Freud, Jung, Luke Skywalker, and the Psychology of Myth: Crash Course World Mythology #40

In this Crash Course episode, Mike Rugnetta explores the intersection of mythology and psychology through the theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Freud's use of myths like Oedipus to explain psychological conditions is discussed, along with Jung's concept of archetypes and the collective unconscious. The episode illustrates these ideas using the Star Wars saga, showing how Jungian archetypes manifest in popular culture. The episode concludes with a look at how these theories help us understand myths and ourselves.

What is the relationship between Joseph Campbell's theories and Jung's ideas?

What is the significance of the self in Jungian psychology?

In what ways does the story of Luke Skywalker illustrate Jung's archetypes?

How do myths contribute to our understanding of psychology according to the text?