Primarchs on the Couch: XII: Angron

Angron, the Primarch of the World Eaters in Warhammer 40,000, is a tragic figure defined by his unbridled rage, deep emotional wounds, and the brutal influence of the Butcher’s Nails, a cybernetic implant that amplifies his aggression. Using Jungian typology, we can analyze his personality through his cognitive functions, revealing the internal processes that drive his actions during the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy.

Angron’s Jungian Type, Dominant Function:

Angron’s dominant function is Extraverted Sensing (Se), which shapes his engagement with the world through immediate sensory experiences and action. Se manifests in Angron’s raw, physical approach to life, as seen in Angron: Slave of Nuceria. Raised as a gladiator on Nuceria, Angron learned to survive through brute strength and instinct, a trait that carries into his leadership of the World Eaters. His combat style—wielding dual chainaxes in a whirlwind of destruction, as depicted in Betrayer—reflects Se’s focus on the present moment and physical engagement, with Angron reveling in the visceral intensity of battle. ...

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