Frank Herbert's Dune and Jungian Archetypes
"My soul leads me into the desert, into the desert of my own self...Why is my self a desert? Have I lived too much outside of myself in men and events?" - Carl Jung, The Red Book, page 141.
Below are some video essays, as well as links to other related videos and books, on the subject of Dr. Carl Gustav Jung's influence on Frank Herbert's Dune and its universe.
Enjoy the journey, it is well worth it. Also share it with your Dune and/or Jung aficionados out there.
The Archetypal Secrets of Dune, by Nexus Void:
Dune is an incredibly deep book, and even more so from the perspective of depth psychology. Here are more videos on the subject:
Jungian Archetypes (Playlist)
The Origin And History of Consciousness (Playlist)
The Mythological Snake
Dune Series PHD Episode 21 - Carl Jung and The Archetypes of The Collective Unconscious, by Doc Sloan's Science Fiction Station:
Dr. Carl Gustav Jung's work, especially on the archetypes of the collective unconscious, is a major influence on Frank Herbert's Dune series.
In this episode we look at how ideas based on the iconotropy of Jung heavily inform Herbert's Dune universe and help mold his characterization. We take a look at Herbert's relationship with Jungian Psychology and examine how he presents these archetypes within the Dune series.
This episode is part of a larger body of work by Doc Sloan, here is the playlist for the rest of the series.
Carl Jung explains Dune: The Story Within The Story, by Tranquil Dionysian:
Like any great work of art and/or literature, Frank Herbert's Dune had a lasting rippling effect that influenced numerous films, anime, games, etc. (like Star Wars, Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind, Warhammer 40k, and so on.)
Tranquil Dionysian explores the sheer literature depth present in Herbert's work and Jung's influence on it. (Warning, spoilers ahead.)
Further Readings:
Here are some more links to books and articles:
The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious, by Carl Gustav Jung (Collected Works Vol. 9, Part I).
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Inside The Mind Of Dune, by Simon Guerrier (thelancet.com).
Dune: He Who Points The Way, by Daniel Kephart.
Dune and the Paranormal, by H. Steven Moffic, MD (psychiatrictimes.com).
The Hero With A Thousand Faces, by Joseph Campbell.
Man And His Symbols, conceived and edited by Carl Gustav Jung in collaboration with Marie-Louise von Franz, Joseph L. Henderson, Angela Jaffé, and Jolande Jacobi.
More Videos:
Here are links to further video essays, lectures, and analysis on the subject of Carl Jung:
Face to Face: An Interview with Carl Gustav Jung and John Freeman for BBC, 1959; shared on the KidMillions YouTube channel.
Joseph Campbell's Jung Series, on Joseph Campbell Foundation Youtube channel. (More info at JCF.org)
Introduction to Carl Jung, on the Academy of Ideas YouTube channel.
Carl Jung and The Archetypes, by Dr. Kevin Lu, PhD, on The Weekend University YouTube channel.
Interview with Carl Jung by Dr. Richard Evans of the University of Houston, 1957; shared on The Introverted Thinker YouTube channel.
Here are links to further video essays and analysis on Frank Herbert, Dune books, films, and universe:
Quinn's Ideas videos on Dune and its universe (Playlist here, YouTube channel here.)
Secrets of Dune videos (YouTube page here.)
Danika (Comic Book Girl 19) has an ongoing Book Club for each entry of Herbert's six novels, with Q&As and discussions (YouTube page here, books organized on different playlists; Twitch page here.)
"Dune Writing Is Incredible, Here's Why" is Man Carrying Thing's analysis of the prose in Dune and Frank Herbert's writing style. (YouTube channel here, video here.)
"Dune - Thug Notes, Summary, and Analysis" by Greg Edwards on Wisecrack (YouTube channel here, Thug Notes playlists separated by season.)
Communities:
r/Dune on Reddit.
Dune Facebook Page.
