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1. The original model after which similar things are patterned. From a metaphysical perspective, the concept of a Mother Goddess would be an archetype and the names and images by which she is worshipped would be generated patterns of the archetype. Archetypes are fixed within what many people call the Group Mind, the Collective Consciousness of a culture, or community. Therefore the appearance of an archetype figure to a specific group of people will transmit the same imagery to the individuals ...
2. A symbol or image that is found cross-culturally that evokes deep emotional connection by embodying universal meaning. For example: the Warrior.
3. (Psychology – Jungian) A universal image and center of psychological function and energy mostly similar across nationalities, races, cultures, and historical times. Generally speaking, “Mom” is the same mom everywhere. Nevertheless, there may be some minor variation across long established cultures as expressed in dominant religions, and personal variants may be the source of traumatic disturbances as when a real-life mom fails to fulfill her archetypal ...