by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Medea? Euripides’s Medea is a profound and disturbing exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of passion, revenge, gender roles, and the destructive potential of the shadow. By examining this ancient tragedy through the lens of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Persians? The Persians, a tragedy by Aeschylus, is a unique and profound exploration of war, hubris, and the nature of power. As the only extant Greek tragedy that deals with contemporary events (the Persian Wars), it offers a fascinating window...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in Prometheus Bound? Prometheus Bound, a tragedy attributed to Aeschylus, is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of power, rebellion, suffering, and the nature of justice. By examining this ancient drama through the lens of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Philoctetes of Sophocles? Sophocles’s Philoctetes is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of isolation, betrayal, moral dilemma, and the transformative power of compassion. By examining this ancient drama through...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Electra? Sophocles’s Electra is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of grief, revenge, justice, and the complex dynamics of family. By examining this ancient tragedy through the lens of Jungian archetypes and depth...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
Love, Betrayal, and the Monstrous Feminine Sophocles’ The Women of Trachis is a complex and disturbing exploration of love, betrayal, and the destructive potential of the feminine. Through the story of Deianira and Heracles, the play delves into the archetypal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in Sophocles’ Ajax? Sophocles’ Ajax is a powerful exploration of the archetypal Warrior and the consequences when this archetype is driven to extremes. Through the lens of Jungian depth psychology, we can understand Ajax’s tragic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
The Theban Plays of Sophocles: A Depth Psychological Perspective The Theban plays of Sophocles – Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone – are timeless tragedies that explore the depths of the human psyche. By viewing these ancient works through the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What is the Oresteia? The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, is a powerful exploration of justice, vengeance, intuition, and the transformation of both individuals and society. By viewing these ancient plays through the...
