Birthdate: June 26, 1826
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bremen, Germany
Died: February 2, 1905
Adolf Bastian was a distinguished 19th-century polymath who made notable contributions to ethnography and the establishment of anthropology as a distinct discipline. His theory of Elementargedanke, which later influenced Carl Jung’s concept of archetypes, significantly impacted modern psychology. Bastian’s ideas were instrumental in shaping the work of influential figures like Franz Boas and Joseph Campbell. His professional legacy is marked by his pioneering research, theories, and influence on the development of ethnography, anthropology, and related fields.
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