The mythological hero is the symbol of the self - the central archetype in Jungian terms.
There are various types of Jungian hero:
- The Dark Hero
- Vigilante Hero
- Outlaw Hero
- Trickster Hero
- Meek Hero
The Hero public face - The Persona - is mirrored with the the repressed alter-ego The Shadow. The Hero must encounter the Shadow and integrate it to become whole.
