Twisted King
deity intermediate Jungian psychology single tradition · 1
A dark aspect of the father archetype in Jungian psychology, representing one of two kings contained within the father figure. The Twisted King represents the negative, shadow side that must be integrated alongside the Whole King. Coming to terms with this figure is part of overcoming psychic splitting in the individuation process.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Whole King
- co occurs with
- Wise Old Woman, Wise Old Man
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“the father contains both Kings at once...the Twisted King and the Whole King”
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