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The Relationship between Advertising, Archetypal Imaginaries and Myths

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  • Elena OPRAN

    (University of Craiova)

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This paper aims to demonstrate that mythical structures, capable of organizing the imaginary and directing it toward acquiring products as symbolic objects, play a significant role in advertising design. By extension, they leave an imprint on the broader cultural and mental landscape of the contemporary world. The relationship between archetypes and myths is outlined as a complex interplay of actualization, manifestation, and organization through which the two intertwine. As a secular form of contemporary remythologization, advertising borrows numerous iconic schemes and a symbolic polysemy from the archetypal reservoir to transfer them into the realm of brands and products.

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  • Elena OPRAN, 2025. "The Relationship between Advertising, Archetypal Imaginaries and Myths," Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Department of Communication, Journalism and Education Sciences, University of Craiova, vol. 12(1), pages 213-216, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:edt:jsserr:v:12:y:2025:i:1:p:213-216
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15804544
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    Keywords

    advertising; archetype; imaginary; myth; stereotype;
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    • M37 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Advertising

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