What is an Archetype? used for myths??

Question

I know it's like a pattern or prototype but i need more detail and everywhere i go that's all they say.

Answer 1

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/A...

First, in the context of myths, explore the second definition:

2. (in Jungian psychology) a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, image, etc., universally present in individual psyches.

In societies that had no possibility of interaction, Jung theorized that all humans experience common symbolism when pondering spiritual ideas. He called this phenomenon synchronicity, the idea that we all experience common symbolism that is NOT related to social interaction.

So in the context of myths, an archetype would be those elements that are common to all cultures - for example, sun symbols.