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...
