1. November 26, 2008
Copyright by
Mark B. Lumpkin
2008
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2. ABSTRACT
INTEGRUS:
The Divine Epicenter of Embodied Myth and Transformation
Through Conscious Warriorship
by
Mark B. Lumpkin
The Warrior archetype is a powerful image and force that exists within every culture
and individual. During each life there is a call to Warriorship in some way that must be
answered by every person or energetically returned to the collective. This journey begins
with the activation of the Hero archetype carrying an individual into service and martial
training. During crucial intersections along this path the Hero will face violence and
darkness to self and others. These conflicts will test the foundations of belief in himself
and humanity. Within these precious moments is an opportunity for the Hero archetype to
transform into the Spiritual Warrior through service and conscious consideration of peace
for all.
This Dissertation reveals the intricate relationship between martial arts, mythology,
quantum physics, depth psychology, Yogic philosophy, and esoteric anatomy. Through an
intense examination of The Matrix films, these elements are explained individually as well
as how they interlock to create a vast epic of devotion, discipline, heroism, and love. The
mythopoetic role of the Spiritual Warrior rests between hyper masculinity and virtual
mirage. The Spiritual Warrior is able to lead himself and others through esoteric veils and

3. the concrete reality of the body and mind because he has an intimate experience of these
realms.
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Each film within The Matrix series brings another dimension of depth and meaning to
the Warrior’s journey. Martial concepts are interwoven and linked with quantum physics
in order to as access veiled mystical realms.
The path of Spiritual Warriorship encompasses the Warrior and Heroic archetype,
ultimately surpassing and incorporating them both. The role of the Spiritual Warrior is one
of protector, guide, and visionary. Within the Spiritual Warrior is the foundation of
embodied mythology and enlightenment. The Warrior’s discipline and gravitas of
authentic power creates an epicenter of transformation. Violence is a perspective and tool
wielded when absolutely necessary to destroy unproductive and harmful modes of
perception.
These components are held by the Spiritual Warrior at the threshold of power and
peace, an open offering for all to experience. The Spiritual Warrior is the conscious
embodiment of physical and spiritual power harnessed into all facets of body, mind and
spirit for the good of all beings.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………….1
The Circumference of Exchange……………………………………………….1
Review Of Literature……………………………………………………….…25
Chapter 2. Mirror & Myth……………………………………….……………………...67
Chapter 3. Escape & Ecstasy…………………………………………………………..115
Chapter 4. Epic Imagination……………………………………………...……………169
Chapter 5. Makie on Bloody Ground…………………………………………………..200
Chapter 6. Susurrant Zero……………………………………………….……………..232
Chapter 7. Forging the Porcelain Grail…………………………………………….…..264
Chapter 8. Integrus………………………………………………………………….….299
Conclusions……………………………………………………………………345
Works Cited…………………………………………………………………………….347

5. The style used throughout this dissertation is in accordance with the Modern Language
Association Style Manual (second edition, 1998) and Pacifica Graduate Institute’s
Dissertation Handbook (2007/2008).

6. The style used throughout this dissertation is in accordance with the Modern Language
Association Style Manual (second edition, 1998) and Pacifica Graduate Institute’s
Dissertation Handbook (2007/2008).