The Son of the Earth in C. G. Jung's The Red Book

C. G. Jung's imaginations in The Red Book, the prima materia of his extraordinary creativity, are strongly rooted in cultural traditions, such as Hellenism, Ancient Egypt, the Far East, and others; and, at the same time, they point far ahead in time to future generations. The Red Book is like a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Jung Journal: Culture & Psyche. - Taylor & Francis, 2007. - 5(2011), 3, Seite 78-93
1. Verfasser: Schweizer, Andreas (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Veröffentlicht: 2011
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Jung Journal: Culture & Psyche
Schlagworte:active imagination Aion alchemy Ammonius birth Bollingen Christ, imitation of Christ descent into the depths dismemberment dream, Jung's dream mehr... Egyptian Sungod Eros child, divine child Greek mysteries hero Izdubar C. G. Jung, Jung's death love lover of the soul murder Phanes Philemon prima materia prophecy rebirth scarab shadow Son of the Earth soul spirit Zosimos Behavioral sciences Religion Social sciences Philosophy
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Zusammenfassung:C. G. Jung's imaginations in The Red Book, the prima materia of his extraordinary creativity, are strongly rooted in cultural traditions, such as Hellenism, Ancient Egypt, the Far East, and others; and, at the same time, they point far ahead in time to future generations. The Red Book is like a flourishing tree: its roots reach far down into the history of the earth, whereas its blossoms already contain the fruits of a time to come. Toward the end of The Red Book, the Son of the Earth resembles more and more Philemon, becoming, as him, a lover of the Soul. At the end of his life, Jung entirely turned into the age-old son of the mother; he, too, became a true lover of the soul!
ISSN:19342047
DOI:10.1525/jung.2011.5.3.78