Mcneely, Deldon Anne
Animus Aeternus
- ISBN 13:
- 9781926715377
- author:
- Mcneely, Deldon Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fisher King Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 196
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Spiritual,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The animus is the deposit of all woman's ancestral experiences of man. It is also a creative and procreative being. This concept, developed by depth psychologist C.G. Jung, refers to the autonomous energy that women embody as their masculine side. As women develop psychologically, this energy manifests in various forms, such as child or adult, lover or enemy, king or slave, animal or spirit. These manifestations are reflected in a woman's experience of masculinity, both within herself and in others. This book explores the history and meaning of the animus, tracing its development through Jungian theory and the poetry of women. By examining the role of the animus in women's lives, this book offers insights into the complexities of human psychology and the power of creative expression.