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The Wolf in the Viking Era: Exploring Jungian Norse Wolf Archetypes in Germanic Myth, from Denmark - Skoll and Hati: Jungian Archetypes of Dissolution and Renewal.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 7758 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study that examines the archetypal figures of Skoll and Hati, the mythic wolves from Norse cosmology, through the lens of Jungian analytical psychology. It explores how these figures embody themes of cosmic shadow, destruction, and renewal, drawing connections to Viking-era Germanic myths and Danish cultural artifacts. The analysis suggests that Skoll and Hati symbolize the tension between psychic dissolution and rebirth, particularly in the context of midlife crises and spiritual transformation. The paper advocates for a deeper understanding of these archetypes as necessary forces for psychological growth, emphasizing the paradox of destruction and renewal in the process of transformation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/09, p7758
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:187757556
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