Document Type : Research Paper
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1 kharazmi uni
2 Islamic Azad Uni
Abstract
Jung's theory of archetypes transcended the realm of psychology and entered the domains of literature and mythology. According to this theory, humans possess not only a personal unconscious but also a collective unconscious, which encompasses universal and timeless patterns that have persisted in the human psyche since antiquity. Mythological literature is examined and analyzed as a field for the manifestation and expression of this collective unconscious. In this research, *One Thousand and One Nights*, as a rich and enduring literary heritage, is taken as the basis for a Jungian archetypal reading through a descriptive-analytical approach. By exploring the relationship between the collective unconscious, archetypes, and literature, the study demonstrates how the application of archetypes in the tale of "Ghanim bin Ayyub and Qut al-Qulub" from *One Thousand and One Nights* serves as a platform for deepening the narrative and revealing the collective unconscious and archetypes through literature. The presence of these archetypal elements, which date back to the history of humanity, is among the factors contributing to the enduring nature of such works. The interaction of these archetypes throughout the narrative depicts a process of crisis, transformation, and evolution. Thus, literature and storytelling enable the audience to experience this path of evolution through identification with the narrative, allowing them to internalize this journey within their own unconscious. By drawing on archetypes and myths, literature bridges the gap between humanity's collective unconscious and individual experiences, facilitating a deeper understanding of self-awareness and personal evolution.
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