Archetypes are universal themes of human life.
These archetypes as symbols of basic human motivations, that drive our desires and goals. These archetypes are featured in just about every story, including modern-day blockbuster movies, best-selling novels.
Each type has its own set of values, its own meanings as well as personality traits. You may be a mix of archetypes, but one archetype tends to dominate the others.
The list of archetypes is quite large. Here is an overview of the main 12 archetypes. Click on each to find out more about their most common traits, as well as examples: