The Hero | 12 Jungian Archetypes Self-Portrait Series
The 12 Archetypes of personality, chosen by Carl Jung, are the foundations for characters in movies, literature, art, and the life where we live and breathe. They represent behavior patterns, cultural symbols, and images of the collective unconscious. In this series, I am exploring all 12 of the archetypes through self-portraits and embodying each as I understand them within myself. I think the more time we spend with ourselves, the more we realize how multi-dimensional we are. This has been an incredible experiment for me as I have come to understand which archetypes I align with the most and which were difficult for me to “become”. Along with the portraits, I have included a playlist that represents each personality. I hope you enjoy this playful exploration!
The hero is unrelenting in their mission and at times can be a bit controlling or neurotic in order to obtain their power. They hope to be as strong as possible and are often unstoppable. My first reaction when beginning this project was that the hero would be the modern-day athlete— poised, ready for any challenge, dedicated to their cause.
Now that our global circumstances have changed, my concept also changed, The hero right now is the healthcare worker, the grocery clerk, the delivery drivers, and of course the responsible citizen who stays home to protect others. We can all experience a piece of this archetype as we stay home, wash our hands, and support each other in every way that we can.
Motto:
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Core desire:
To prove one’s worth through courageous acts
Goal:
Expert mastery in a way that improves the world
Greatest fear:
Weakness, vulnerability, being a “chicken”
Strategy:
To be as strong and competent as possible
Weakness:
Arrogance, always needing another battle to fight
Talent:
Competence and courage
The Hero is also known as: The warrior, crusader, rescuer, superhero, the soldier, dragon slayer, the winner and the team player.
