The Play of Archetypes offers a non-intellectual approach to basic forms of human encounter that are often shaped by archetypes. Losel has worked out basic gestures that help to find a intuitive understanding of archetypes like the Ally, the Shadow, the Gatekeeper, the Anima and so on. Detailled descriptions and sample stories make this book a valuable tool for everybody who is striving for a better understanding of human relationships - like actors, authors, teachers, trainers and psychologists.