The Mind & Mythos Index:
Myths are more than stories—they are maps of the human soul, passed down through time to help us navigate chaos, transformation, and self-discovery.
Every god, monster, hero, and trickster in these tales is a reflection of something within us.
This index is a living guide to the mythological figures, psychological thinkers, literary characters, and archetypal forces that weave through Mind & Mythos.
Whether you are exploring the fire of transformation, the descent into darkness, or the wisdom found in rebirth,
this resource will help you trace the patterns that connect mythology to your own journey.
Mythological & Archetypal Figures
Kali – Hindu goddess of destruction and transformation, known for her fierce, untamed power and ability to cut through illusion.
Lilith – A figure from Jewish mythology, the first woman who refused to submit and was cast into the shadows, embodying defiance and sovereignty.
The Morrigan – A Celtic goddess of fate, war, and transformation, often associated with prophecy and the omens of change.
Hekate – The Greek goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, and the underworld, holding the lantern for those who seek deeper knowledge.
Persephone – The Greek goddess whose descent into the underworld mirrors cycles of loss, transformation, and rebirth.
Orpheus & Eurydice – From Greek mythology, Orpheus ventures into the underworld to reclaim his lost love, symbolizing the archetype of tragic devotion.
Izanagi & Izanami – A Japanese myth in which a man attempts to retrieve his lost wife from the underworld, only to find that she has become something beyond saving.
Tristan & Isolde – A Celtic tale of doomed love, where devotion ultimately leads to destruction.
Layla & Majnun – A Persian story where Majnun’s obsession with Layla drives him to madness and poetic devotion.
Chang’e – The Chinese moon goddess who ascended alone after drinking the elixir of immortality, embodying the idea of transformation and rising beyond expectations.
Cassandra – The Trojan seer cursed to always speak the truth but never be believed, embodying the torment of knowing disaster is coming and being powerless to stop it.
Inanna – The Sumerian goddess of love and war who descends into the underworld, stripped of everything, and returns transformed.
The Phoenix – A mythical bird that is consumed by fire only to be reborn from its own ashes, symbolizing resilience and transformation.
The Minotaur – The half-man, half-bull trapped in the Labyrinth, representing the chaos and savagery within the psyche.
Odin – The Norse god of wisdom, who sacrifices himself on Yggdrasil to gain knowledge, embodying the pursuit of deeper understanding.
Narcissus (Greek Mythology) – A man so enamored with his own reflection that he wastes away, symbolizing self-obsession and the perils of vanity.
Philosophical & Psychological Thinkers
Carl Jung – Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who introduced the concept of the Shadow, the unconscious, and the process of individuation.
Joseph Campbell – Mythologist known for his exploration of the Hero’s Journey and divine feminine archetypes, particularly in The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Donald Kalsched – Explores the intersection of trauma and the soul in depth psychology, referenced in Trauma and the Soul.
Alan Watts – British philosopher who popularized Eastern thought in the West, exploring the illusion of the self, the flow of existence, and the art of living in the present moment.
Lisa Marchiano – Jungian analyst and author of The Vital Spark, exploring the feminine psyche, creative fire, and the process of individuation through myth, psychology, and personal transformation.
Literary Figures, Authers & Stories
Heathcliff & Catherine (Wuthering Heights, 1847) – A story of obsessive love and destruction, where Heathcliff is drawn to Catherine’s madness.
Maxim de Winter (Rebecca, 1938) – Haunted by the memory of his first wife, whose presence lingers as a psychological specter.
Esther Greenwood (The Bell Jar, 1963) – A woman unraveling under the weight of depression, societal expectations, and her own mind.
Mr. Rochester & Bertha Mason (Jane Eyre, 1847) – Rochester hides his mentally ill wife while pursuing Jane, believing his love can absolve him.
Dr. Dick Diver (Tender is the Night, 1934) – A psychiatrist who marries his mentally ill patient, thinking he can save her, only for both to descend into destruction.
Dante Alighieri (Inferno, 1320) – His Divine Comedy maps a descent into hell, symbolizing torment and the search for redemption.
William Blake (The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790–1793) – His fiery imagery reflects the tension between suffering and divine insight.
Edgar Allan Poe (The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart) – His stories explore the mental prisons of fear, obsession, and unraveling sanity.
Virginia Woolf (The Waves, 1931) – Her stream-of-consciousness writing captures the relentless tides of inner turmoil.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (The Yellow Wallpaper, 1892) – A chilling portrayal of a woman’s descent into madness due to forced isolation.
Jane Austen (Various Works) – While not as overtly psychological as the others, her works subtly examine internal struggles within societal constraints.
Dorian Gray (The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde) – A cautionary tale of a man whose eternal youth comes at the cost of his soul’s decay.
Cinematic Figures & Stories
Casey & Matt (Mad Love, 1995) – A teenage boy tries to save his self-destructive girlfriend, believing love can fix her.
Nicole & Carlos (Crazy/Beautiful, 2001) – A responsible young man remains devoted to a chaotic girl despite the toll it takes.
Joel & Clementine (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 2004) – Joel is drawn to Clementine’s unpredictability, even when it brings him more pain than peace.
Pat & Tiffany (Silver Linings Playbook, 2012) – A man clings to Tiffany’s volatility, hoping love will lead them both to healing.
Archetypal Additions
The Crone (Divine Feminine Archetype) – The final stage of the Maiden-Mother-Crone cycle, often misunderstood but representing wisdom, transformation, and power beyond vanity.
The Seer – The archetype of one who has transcended the need for external validation and instead wields insight and deep perception.
The Aging Warrior (Masculine Counterpart to the Crone) – The societal struggle of men who are valued for youth, virility, and dominance, yet must find new meaning beyond strength and power.
The Trickster – A universal archetype representing chaos, disruption, and unconventional wisdom, embodied in figures like Loki, Hermes, and Coyote.
The Mirror as a Symbol – Used in both Zen teachings and mythology, representing self-perception, illusion, and the transformation of how we see ourselves over time.
The Fire in the Mind – A metaphor for mental illness, emotional intensity, and the struggle between chaos and creative transformation.
The Prison of the Mind – The psychological trap of intrusive thoughts, despair, and isolation, paralleled with Cassandra’s torment.
The Hero’s Journey – Joseph Campbell’s monomyth framework outlining the universal path of transformation in storytelling.
The Shadow (Jungian Psychology) – The repressed, hidden aspects of the self that must be integrated for wholeness.
The Labyrinth as a Symbol – Represents the journey into the unconscious and the trials of self-discovery.
The Light of Emergence – The moment of transformation after facing one's inner darkness.
The Guardian of the Threshold – The figure or force that challenges those who seek deeper understanding, mirroring personal fears.
Turning Pain into Purpose – The act of using one’s trauma and struggles as fuel for creation and personal growth.
The Call to Adventure – The initial moment of transformation when an individual is called to leave the familiar and face the unknown.