Jung spoke of the exiled gods, of the “irrational,” of magic, and of our modern attempt to ‘straighten things up’ with logic. In doing so, we have fostered collective neuroses and caused ecological collapse. What has become of the psyche’s connection to the world at large? This work seeks to understand the early split between the archaic and modern psyche, as conceptualized by Jung, using the story of the death of the great god Pan as an entry point. By revisiting these archaic ways of relating to “forces from within as well as from without” (Jung, CW18, para. 553), we can reclaim wisdom that illuminates both our inner lives and the broader world, offering guidance for contemporary healing and integration.

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Angeliki Yiassemides is a Jungian analyst (IAAP), developmental psychologist (Columbia University), and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist (Mind Foundation, Berlin). Her work engages, among others, with the nature of temporality and synchronicity in Jung’s thought, the integration of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy within a Jungian framework, and the role of education as a catalyst for peace and well-being. Her current research traces the living presence of ancient myths in the modern collective unconscious, revealing how ancient narratives continue to shape cultural values and personal journeys. Based in Cyprus, she maintains a private practice and shares her work through lectures and conferences internationally. https://www.angelikiyiassemides.com

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Jung, C. G., (1931). Collected Works Vol. 10. Archaic Man, §§104-147

Jung, C. G. (1945). Collected Works Vol 18. Marginalia of Contemporary Events, §§1360-1383

Douglas C. (Ed.) (1997) Visions: Notes on the Seminar Given in 1930-1934 by C. G. Jung, Volume 1: Lecture V, pp. 580-583. Princeton University Press

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