Comments on: Male archetypes: Warrior vs Hunter

By: Lily

Lily — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:38:47 +0000

It seems to me, that assuming Warrior to be a protector and Hunter lacks this quality is not very justified. Author claimed Hunters to be just like any predator. But every predator except for hunting, does protect his territory, to avoid competition for provision.
As for Warrior, personally I still meditate on the subject, but so far it seems to me He has more connection with Death. E.g. 300 movie, when Spartans made a willing sacrifice. Or look at Polynesian culture. In the past, boys when taught martial arts, had to reply “yes” to the question “are you ready to die”. Not to mention adult warriors made the same reply before real battles.
Hunter, on the contrary, does not aim to die to reach his goal. Though of course He could. So, Hunter, though killing another living thing, is still a symbol, a celebration of life.
Warrior brings death and is likely to die himself.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:14:25 +0000

From my view, the warrior is the protector. Disciplined and honorable. The warrior is willing to do what is necessary to protect the tribe. Often today, that means making a tough decision or facing a challenging situation. Often the warrior protects from the soldier/invader. In the Last Samuari, Tom Cruise’s character transforms from soldier to warrior.

The soldier works in service to the tyrant king is the shadow. Ruthlessly slashing with his sword for power, greed, etc.

The hunter provides and is a natural part of the circle of life and death for sustenance.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:18:49 +0000

That is certainly an aspect of the Warrior that is not present in the Hunter, but I’m not certain that it is applicable. Adult humans have no natural predators. And even the very smallest grouping of humans which could be said to have a perimeter to be guarded would be intimidating enough to keep away predators that might be tempted to hunt a baby human. It seems to me that the notion of guards only arose in conjunction with the Warrior as humans began our tragic pattern of warring upon each other.

By: David Bruce Leonard

David Bruce Leonard — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:29:13 +0000

This is very interesting.

An important part of the Warrior archetype that is missing from the Hunter is the guarding of the perimeter. This can be against OTHER predators, both human and otherwise.

By: jessie

jessie — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:54:26 +0000

huh.