I always thought that Athena played the role of the rational user of martial force. She gives the seeds to teach Cadmus a lesson that battles are sometimes not won by bloodlust but by being strategic. Just by throwing one stone, he was able to get them to kill each other and then use the rest to rebuild his city.
I love how you blend mythology and psychology; clearly, you are super knowledgeable about Jung’s archetypes.
I always thought that Athena played the role of the rational user of martial force. She gives the seeds to teach Cadmus a lesson that battles are sometimes not won by bloodlust but by being strategic. Just by throwing one stone, he was able to get them to kill each other and then use the rest to rebuild his city.
I love how you blend mythology and psychology; clearly, you are super knowledgeable about Jung’s archetypes.
I cannot wait to read what you have next!
Yes Athena is so interesting to me, particularly her role in warfare, something that might traditionally be considered in the realm of the masculine.
Thanks again for reading and commenting!