The Psychology of the Man-Child (Puer Aeternus)
This powerful and richly woven video by Eternalised brings together psychological insights from Jung, mythological symbols, literary reflections, and spiritual themes to explore the dynamic tension between the puer (the eternal youth) and the senex (the old man). It touches on a universal human challenge: How do we grow up without losing the vitality, magic, and authenticity of youth? The puer aeternus , or "eternal boy," is a mythological and psychological archetype representing eternal youth. Rooted in ancient mythology (e.g., Iacchus, Dionysus, Eros), it was later explored by Carl Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz in terms of its influence on adult psychology. As an archetype, it has both positive (creativity, vitality, hope) and negative (irresponsibility, avoidance of reality) aspects. Negatively , the puer is someone who avoids responsibility, resists maturation, and lives in fantasy rather than reality. He may have a rich inner world and high potential , b...
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