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A thoughtful exploration of the power of myth in contemporary life and the intersection of myth, creativity, and consciousness. The old stories have survived centuries of retelling because they contain valuable information about the world and human experience. They contain … Continued
The final episode in a three-part exploration of the mysterious Baba Yaga, a scary crone in Russian and Slavic fairy tales. Who or what is she? The fairy tale “Finist the Bright Falcon” opens up some interesting possibilities. Transcript … Continued
The Baba Yaga is a complex and scary crone in East Slavic and Russian fairy tales. She’s a face of the earth goddesses and the fierce wildness of nature. Are some of us meeting the Baba Yaga right now? … Continued
Welcome to episode one of the new (7th) season of Myth Matters! A new year and a time of change. Is this, as some say, the time of the wise, elder woman, the time of the crone? The Baba … Continued
“These lofty words are an antidote for anyone sickened by extremism’s poison.”Farid ud Din Attar, translation by Sholeh Wolpé The Conference of the Birds is an epic poem from the 12th century written by Sufi poet Farid ud Din Attar. … Continued
Endings, loss, and uncertainty. Fears of a catastrophic future. Many of us are living with this right now or wondering how to. How to act. How to participate. Perspective and guidance can be gleaned from myths and old stories. … Continued
“It is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception and compassion and hope.” –Ursula K. LeGuin This episode revolves around the Welsh myth of Cerridwen and the Birth of Taliesin. I’ve worked with this story a number … Continued
