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To explore a deeper understanding of the Oedipus complex by examining its psychosomatic and relational foundations.

March 26, 2026Open Access

Oedipus Complex: Before the Myth

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To explore a deeper understanding of the Oedipus complex by examining its psychosomatic and relational foundations.
Analytical review of Freudian and object-relations theories.
Exploration of the concepts of narcissism and projective identification within relational dynamics.
Theoretical analysis of the myth of Oedipus in the context of psychic development.
Identified primary biological and social narcissism as foundational to psychic and relational structures.
Demonstrated how projective identification serves as a fundamental process in early relational exchanges.
Connected the myth of Oedipus to themes of identity formation and relational failure.

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This article reinterprets the Oedipus complex, exploring its roots in early psychic and relational development, suggesting deeper insights into identity formation.

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Dimitris Seferiadis (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cd98fdc3bde44891a34a https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19196512

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This article reinterprets the Oedipus complex, exploring its roots in early psychic and relational development, suggesting deeper insights into identity formation.

Oedipus Complex: Before the Myth

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Oedipus Complex: Before the Myth

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