... images or concepts whose origin lies deep within the human psyche (Unconscious). Such images and concepts are known as archetypes and according to Jungian theory are core to understanding the stories shared in myths for they elucidate fundamental aspects of human psychology. In this manner the epic of Gilgamesh lends itself to analyses, particularly when surveying the representation of the anima ... ...

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