animus

both timeless and relevant. The characters often embody archetypes familiar to readers of epic tales, yet they are given fresh traits and motivations that avoid cliché. This balance of old and new is what gives Volume 1 its unique charm. Key Theme

by Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology. They represent the unconscious aspects of the opposite gender within each person: Animus: The unconscious masculine side present in women. Anima: The unconscious feminine side present in men. Significance in Jungian