![]() In classical mythology, the Roman God Mercury was a Psychopomp, for example. A Psychopomp is a god or goddess (energy form) that acts as a liaison, and guide, between the three worlds-the physical earthly level that we dwell upon, the Underworld and the Heavens. To me, one of the most important archetypes is that of the Psychopomp. If one dreams of a rabbit, for instance, does that not have more meaning than the frightened "Thumper" of Disneyworld? Having lived with Rabbit for nearly fifteen years, I am most positive that is so. These symbolic archetypes are useful for understanding Rabbit in dreams and art. Jung defined certain patterns of personality as "archetypes." He made extensive use of primeval symbolism in understanding humanity. That of the Collective Unconscious, the Anima and Animus (the male and female principles within all) and the parallels of ancient energies (gods and goddesses) with current personality types. He is well-known for many concepts, particularly Last summer, as I was reading Stories Rabbits Tell, by Susan Davis and Margo DeMello, I was struck by the sheer complexity of our images of "Rabbit." One could even delve deeper into the mystical and ethereal symbolic meanings of Rabbit and the significance of Rabbit in dreams and in art.Ĭarl Jung was a Swiss psychoanalyst in the early 1900's who recognized that all humans connected on a level that superseded religion, culture and race. ![]() Perhaps, like our bunnies, we are more sensitive, both figuratively and literally, than others. The point is that people who live with companion rabbits have often made other choices for other ethical principles in their lives as well. People who live with rabbits may be more acutely aware of this dichotomy than are people with other companion animals, because rabbits are seen as either food or companions here (while dogs, cats and horses are strictly companions.) A Frenchmen may be as comfortable riding a horse from their stable, as eating horse at a restaurant and likewise, dogs and cats are seen as food in some Asian societies. In America we usually define animals as "pets" or "food" more succinctly than people from other countries do. Many people who live with a house bunny have chosen a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, for example. Rabbits are more than companion animals to many of us in the House Rabbit Society-they are also living symbols of a life style, a philosophy and a value system. Rabbit as Symbol: The Significance of Rabbits in Dreams and Art
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