Through analyses of dreams, myths, and works of art, the book argues that symbols are not mere decorative elements, but express deep and universal psychic content. Jung and his collaborators analyze archetypes such as the hero, the trickster, and the anima, and demonstrate how these symbolic patterns manifest themselves both in human history and in individual experience. The book proposes that understanding these symbols can lead to individuation, a process of integrating the unconscious into consciousness, resulting in a more authentic and complete life.