Biography:
Priyanka Gupta, a PhD graduate in Psychology with a specialization in Jungian psychology and mythology from the University of Delhi, India (2023). Her doctoral thesis explored the hero archetype, through the distinctive prism of Hindu and Native American mythology. As a researcher, she is captivated by the interplay of the meaning of symbols, life, and religions, drawing inspiration from the novel perspectives laid by prominent Jungian and Psychology thinkers. Beyond academia, she is a writing enthusiast and a painter.
Title : Shuten-doji: The Japanese mythic unveiling of the psycho-socio-cultural consequences of substance dependence-abuse