There are as many ways to be a man as there are men in the world. You might be lighthearted and loving, serious and powerful, generous and cunning, or any combination of traits. That’s why we used real philosophies of masculine archetypes (created by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette), expanded on them, and made this Masculine Archetype Quiz. We’ll show you which category you most embody: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover, Champion, Ranger, Rebel, or Creator.
Just answer these 12 quick questions to discover your dominant masculine archetype—and help you explore what manhood means to you. Let’s find out together!
Questions Overview
- Start assigning everyone roles and tasks. The only way out of this is to work together.
- Go off on my own. I can take care of myself, and might find help on my way.
- Build shelters and start hunting for food. The strong must take care of the weak.
- Start thinking of ways to get off the island. My smarts make me an asset.
- I chase him myself instead of looking for help. I know what I'm doing.
- I keep my head down and keep walking. This isn’t my problem.
- I find the victims and make sure they're not hurt instead of going after the thief. Someone else can handle that.
- I call the police and tell them where I think the thief went. I can help by sharing my knowledge.
- About how if everyone in the city joined together, we could end things like poverty or injustice.
- About the lives of the other passengers. Who are they, and where are they going?
- About the train itself. How it works, and how it could work better to help the city.
- About the day ahead of me, and everything I need to get done.
- Getting outside to exercise. I have to keep my body and mind sharp!
- Taking all day to read a book or research something that interests me.
- Spending time with friends or loved ones. It's how I relax and recharge!
- I'll spend the day catching up on my responsibilities. The world doesn't stop spinning on a day off!
- Yes. I'll help those in need however I can, even without reward.
- No. It's not my responsibility to save others.
- No, but I'll do everything I can to change the system that put them in that position.
- Yes, but only if I'm rewarded somewhere down the line.
- Communication. It takes two to build a strong relationship.
- Independence. I don't want to be too tied down.
- Understanding. I need someone who I can talk to without judgment.
- Energy. Work or play, they have to be able to keep up with me.
- I analyze them carefully and thoroughly. I need to consider every factor.
- I consult my family and friends. Other people's perspectives help the most.
- I go with my gut and don't worry too much. I'll be able to handle any outcome.
- I make the choice that helps the most people. The outcome doesn't matter as long as other people benefit.
- Knowing that every day is an opportunity to learn more and better myself.
- Knowing that I'll be able to spend another day with my loved ones.
- Knowing that there's work to do, and I'm the only man for the job.
- Knowing that if I don't act, my life will be decided for me.
- I gather my friends to share my emotions with me.
- I seek solitude to work through them on my own.
- I use them as inspiration and they come out in my work.
- I use physical activity to get them out.
- A chance to learn from my mistakes. A beautiful opportunity.
- A sign that I'm not strong enough, and need to get stronger.
- A fact of life, and not anyone's fault in particular.
- Something that those responsible must answer for.
- My mind. I use my intellect and instincts to guide me through life.
- My body. I know it will never fail me when I need it.
- My personality. I can mesh with anybody, anywhere.
- My determination. Even if I'm not the best, I can succeed as long as I don't give up.
- Building a better life for everyone.
- Making myself a better person.
- Having as much fun as I can in this short lifetime.
- I'm not working toward anything, just doing my best day by day.
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What are the masculine archetypes?
The masculine archetypes were formulated by Jungian thinkers Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette, and are 4 “forces” that Moore and Gillette say are at work in every man. According to them, we all have these 4 forces inside us, but they manifest in different amounts and in many different ways. To Moore and Gillette, the archetypes are ways to showcase the positive sides of masculinity and demonstrate how it can be a force for good, rather than something to be feared or ashamed of.
We’ve taken Moore and Gillette’s original 4 archetypes and, with the help of other psychological texts, expanded them to 8 archetypes, which we think can help describe you more specifically, and help you discover more about yourself. Those archetypes, starting with the original 4, are:
King: Judicious, just, and collaborative, the King knows how to lead and organize groups of people, finding a place for everybody. He values order and collaboration, and he dislikes chaos and rule-breakers.
Warrior: Powerful and physical, the Warrior is an assertive force that prioritizes his capable body and strategic mind to get things done. He values efficiency and directness, and he dislikes laziness and cowardice.
Magician: The Magician is an intellectual who specializes in knowing things others don’t, but thrives when teaching others what they need to know. He values learning and concentration, and he dislikes ignorance and close-mindedness.
Lover: The Lover is the ultimate people person, who seeks pleasure wherever he can get it, but mostly finds it in the company of others. He values good conversation, gratification, and a general good time, and he dislikes responsibility, serious attitudes, and wet blankets.
Champion: The Champion is always looking to serve and lend a helping hand. He does everything in his power to make others’ lives easier, and enjoys doing it. He values rules, charity, and honesty, and he dislikes selfishness and deceit.
Ranger: The Ranger is independent above all else. He’s always looking out for number one, and won’t do anything that ties him down or keeps him in one place for too long. He values independence and freedom, and he dislikes rules and authority figures.
Rebel: Fierce, passionate, and just, the rebel seeks to improve his own life and those around him by challenging any ruler, law, or force that causes suffering. He values courage and self-determination, and he dislikes tyranny and greed.
Creator: The Creator is imaginative and lives mostly inside his own head. He works with his hands to make art or technology that enriches and makes life easier for everyone. He values imagination, innovation, and originality, and he dislikes laziness, dishonesty, and stolen ideas.
Want to learn more?
For more information about masculine archetypes, and masculinity in general, check out the following resources:
