Freud's explanation of a lynch mob as the aggressive explosion following the build-up of thanatos calls the mob:

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Freud's concept of the primal horde refers to an early human community in which the father figure monopolizes all the women, causing intense rivalry and aggression among the male members of the community. This idea is relevant to understanding the behavior of a lynch mob as the group dynamics can lead to intense aggression and violence.

Freud's Explanation of a Lynch Mob as the Aggressive Explosion