Cosmic Man

This article is about the Jungian concept. For the ancient allegorical concept, see Macranthropy. For the film, see The Cosmic Man.

In Jungian theory, the Cosmic Man is an archetypal figure that appears in creation myths of a wide variety of mythology. Generally, he is described as helpful or positive, and serves as a seed for the creation of the world. After death, parts of his body became physical parts of the universe.[1][2] He also represents the oneness of human existence, or the universe.[3]

Cosmic Man is a symbol of Self in the Jungian archetypes and is part of the goal of individuation for the individual and the collective. The process of individuation in cosmic man is often part of creation but can take place after death. The Cosmic Man archetype combines masculine and feminine or Anima and Animus and thus can be viewed as hermaphroditic or bisexual.[4][5] Physical features include a primordial cosmic giant that goes through the process of individuation. The process can include dismemberment, plant or animal qualities, and a quaternary structure. Cosmic Man contains aspects of an archaic identity. Ideas and emotional values are part of a collective unconscious agreement, creating a primordial bond between elements, plants, animals, and humans.[3]

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  3. ^ a b von Franz, Marie-Louise (1999). Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche. Shambhala Publications. pp. 61–340. ISBN 978-0-8348-2978-7.
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  5. ^ von Franz, Marie-Louise (1999). Archetypal Dimensions of the Psyche. Shambhala Publications. pp. 61–62, 145. ISBN 978-0-8348-2978-7.