Female Archetypes: Wild Woman
September 11th 2007 23:06
The great variety of archetypal possibilities for women have, over the centuries, become narrowed to a few. Gradually even these have become more stereotypic than archetypic, as women were made to believe their darker experiences and biology should be hidden. But a reverse movement has come into being as well. The “return of the goddess” to the culture means a return of the power and importance of the feminine, as well as an increasing variety and complexity of the feminine. It promises a new era blending patriarchal and matriarchal values, and offers an incentive to reread woman and myth in light of this new understanding. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the various femimine archetypes. Once I have exhausted the feminine archetypes I will move to the masculine ones.
The “Wild woman is the ultimate sportswoman; outdoorsy, truly present and reveling in her body, pushing her body to its physical limits. She displays an intensity of focus, can be competitive and enjoys the thrill of the hunt.
She savors her independence, freedom and autonomy. She enjoys being alone in her own company and yet is also profoundly connected to the Sisterhood. In Her role as Protectoress of Women and Children, she is often found campaigning for women's rights. The Wild Woman gains her worth from who she is and what she does more than from who she is connected to or partnered with. The Wild Woman is familiar with charting the wilderness within human souls and navigating her way around the Inner darkness. She does not scare easily and is compassionate and empathetic.
This archetype has an affinity for nature and is found anywhere where women love to be with nature, enjoy being physical and confronting some wild new frontier.
The “Wild woman is the ultimate sportswoman; outdoorsy, truly present and reveling in her body, pushing her body to its physical limits. She displays an intensity of focus, can be competitive and enjoys the thrill of the hunt.
She savors her independence, freedom and autonomy. She enjoys being alone in her own company and yet is also profoundly connected to the Sisterhood. In Her role as Protectoress of Women and Children, she is often found campaigning for women's rights. The Wild Woman gains her worth from who she is and what she does more than from who she is connected to or partnered with. The Wild Woman is familiar with charting the wilderness within human souls and navigating her way around the Inner darkness. She does not scare easily and is compassionate and empathetic.
This archetype has an affinity for nature and is found anywhere where women love to be with nature, enjoy being physical and confronting some wild new frontier.
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Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
The great variety of archetypal possibilities for women have, over the centuries, become narrowed to a few. Gradually even these have become more stereotypic than archetypic, as women were made to believe their darker experiences and biology should be hidden.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thank you so much! I am looking forward to a flurry of comments! Thanks for yours.
Mis
Comment by Trina
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Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
You are lucky indeed! Wild, unpossed by man or mortal, and prized by those who "catch" her! So good to see you again!
Mis
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
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If I were to do one of those Wendi-type quizzes, I'm sure this archtype would feature in the top percentile of my particular mix.
Lilla ...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I can see that you might be predominantly a wild woman!
Mis
PS: I certainly miss Wendi