Hephaestus the God of Fire, the Forge, and Transformations

• 발행기관: 국제모래놀이치료학회
• 저자명: Soraya Albuquerque Sartori
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Jungian Sandplay Therapy』Vol.1 No.2, 13~24쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 심리학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.12.31

국문 초록

This study explores the symbolic meaning of Hephaestus, the god of the forge and transformations through fire, in mythology and psychology. It examines the role of Hephaestus as a mediator and creator, highlighting his transformative power and the psychological archetypes he represents. It also investigates the metaphorical and psychological implications of the forge as a symbol of inner transformation and individuation. The study is theoretically based on Carl Gustav Jung’s analytical psychology, highlighting his studies on alchemy, as well as Dora Maria Kalff’s Sandplay Therapy (ST) method. It aims to demonstrate experiences with fire, such as lighting candles, striking matches, creating volcanoes, and especially melting wax to create a new object with fire, water, and waiting time, leading patients to their internal and external transformations. The use of fire in ST helps patients learn to wait and concentrate, facilitating the dissolution of conflicts. Hephaestus, known in mythology as the god of fire and the forge, personifies transformation and creation through fire. The symbolic meaning of Hephaestus and the forge is examined, with a focus on his role in mythology and his psychological aspects, as illustrated through two clinical cases of ST with children in Brazil.

목차

Introduction

Hephaestus - the god of the forge

The ingenious and peace-making god

The inferior function and the wounded healer archetype

The forge

The fire and the forge as symbols in the context of alchemy

Excerpts from clinical cases Micaela

Angela

Conclusion

References

키워드

Hephaestus fire forge alchemy the wounded healer the inferior function