ABSTRACT
But what about the father? Archetypally, the paternal-masculine stands for aggressive, penetrating, and differentiating logos, whose symbol is often manifested as a phallus and/or sword. Conquest and the spirit of adventure are associated with it, but also laws and ideals. It is actively impregnating, and decisive in actions. The motivations having to do with exploration and the pride associated with competence and assertive power predominate in the overall image of the masculine, and are easily idealized.
