Episode description

Today we are exploring the feminine archetype of The Lover, which to a certain extent mirrors its masculine counterpart but also has its own specific traits. The feminine Lover is the embodiment of love, beauty and creativity. While researching this topic, we've discovered that it is difficult to talk and write about this archetype, as female sexuality still hasn't been fully reconciled and accepted in post-agricultural society. We are covering the Lover Archetype through history, psychological development, culture, arts and popular media.

• Hetaira - the version of the Lover Archetype in ancient Greece
• Why societies have had problems with female sexuality throughout history
• Time-biased and role-based descriptions of The Lover archetype in literature
• The Lover in hippie culture of the 20th century - mythological interpretations
• The full expression of the Lover Archetype and its benefits for women
• Connections between sexuality and creativity
• How The Lover and The Amazon complement each other in the same person
• Oppression and abuse as common triggers of the Lover's shadow versions
• Childhood manifestations and the shadow version of Daddy's Girl
• Femme Fatale as the expression of childhood oppression of sexuality
• Initiation through acceptance of grief and ways to overcome trauma related to sexuality
• How men can support the full expression of feminine Lover archetype