The fundamental role of collective unconsciousness in the preservation of the Romanian national identity. Cover Image

Rolul capital al inconștientului colectiv în conservarea identității naționale românești.
The fundamental role of collective unconsciousness in the preservation of the Romanian national identity.

Symbolic aspects of Mythology

Author(s): Călin Drăgeanu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Psychoanalysis, Systematic Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: EDITURA RENAȘTEREA
Keywords: national identity; unconscious; myth; symbol; conservation; Manole - the master building;

Summary/Abstract: The conservation of Romanian identity represents one of the main priorities that all Romanians have to manifest. Through the conservation of national identity and the capitalisation of specific values, the Romanian nation continues to be alive and to manifest his main cultural and spiritual characteristics. In this context it is necessary to find the most efficient ways of identity conservation, through researching mythological symbolism and his influence on national identity. The research can be extended both at psychological level and at spiritual level through the study of Romanian mythology. In that sense, the most powerful influence on the process of national identity conservation is held by the unconscious dimension of human mind. Considering the fact that unconscious, spiritual and psychological, contributes significantly to the achievement of a systematic process of national identity conservation, it is necessary to research the connexions between unconscious and mythological symbols. In this study, which has exploratory and introductive character, it is highlighted the importance that unconscious holds in conservation of the Romanian national identity through mythological symbols. Thus, the specific connexions between unconscious collective and mythological symbols are analysed and also the influence of collective unconscious through the use of symbols in national identity conservation. Moreover, the specific methods and research tools of connexions between collective unconscious and symbols are analysed. The research also includes the analysis of the myth named Meșterul Manole, as a national myth with deep meanings in Romanian culture and identity.

  • Issue Year: 2/2019
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 137-148
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Romanian
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