The Myth of King Arthur and the Process of Individuation: Psychoanalytic Reflections on the Theme of Identity

In this essay, the events narrated in the legend of King Arthur are summarized and interpreted as significant and exemplary moments of our existential and self-realization journey. The way these thematic knots are faced, resolved, or avoided significantly influences the development of our lives. By drawing on the conceptual figures typical of Jungian psychology and various authors from the psychoanalytic field, the nature of these pivotal moments-true turning points-is clarified. This provides insights and reflections that can benefit readers seeking a deeper understanding of their own life journey and that of their loved ones, as well as professionals working in the field of relational support. Ultimately, every existential adventure, whether collective or individual, derives its authenticity from a "mythical" foundation. There is no anthropology without mythology.