Narcissus: Exploring the Archetype of Self-Absorption in Psychology

Narcissus, in Greek mythology, was a legendary youth famous for his beauty and self-absorption. The term 'narcissist' has come to be used in psychology to describe an individual with a personality characterised by an excessive admiration of oneself and a lack of empathy for others.

He is considered to be an important archetype in psychology and has been used to describe an extreme form of self-involvement. Narcissism can manifest itself in a variety of ways, such as an excessive need for admiration, a lack of empathy, a grandiose sense of self-importance, and a sense of entitlement.