Pogańscy bogowie nieświadomości. Przed-filozoficzna myśl grecka a koncepcja polimorficznego umysłu w psychologii głębi
The Pagan Gods of the Unconscious. Pre-philosophical Greek Thought and the Concept of the Polymorphous Mind in Depth Psychology

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates the gods and heroes of Greek myths by means of depth psychology’s notions of archetypes and collective unconscious. Its main goal is to take a closer look at the potential correlation between the external (in relation to the ego) figures of gods and goddesses as understood by the ancient Greeks (influencing them in a way similar to the Homeric heroes) and the internal manifestations of the collective unconscious, which may constitute – according to Jung – the essence of the ancient deities. The article also examines the influence (both positive and negative) of the “inner gods” on the individual way of thinking, feeling and acting. Lastly, the conclusion draws attention to the value of the irrational sphere – the source of the origin of the forgotten, polytheistic gods that inhabit the psyche of modern man.

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