Common Archetypal Symbols
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Teaching Archetypes in Literature
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
Archetype examples are found in the world around us every day: in our speech, our beliefs, media, sports, video games, psychology, art, and even our dreams. Archetypes are universal; that is, they occur across all cultures, religions, and parts of history.
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Archetype Examples - Common Archetypal Symbols
Storyboard Text
- RINGS OR CIRCLES
- LIGHT VS. DARKNESS
- CROSSROADS
- North
- South
- Often represents continuity, completion, or loyalty
- Often represents good vs. evil, or fear of the unknown
- Often represents a choice or a dilemma
- SNAKES OR SERPENTINE CREATURES
- Common Archetypal Symbols
- WINTER
- THE COLOR GREEN
- Cultures who had poisonous snakes often depicted them as evil or dangerous; in Japan and China, however, dragons are a symbol of good luck and power
- Often represents death, decay, and defeat
- Often represents renewal, growth, harmony, and nature
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- Rings - Elsie esq. - (License Attribution )
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