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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
“Energy, creation, movement and harmony, development, all happen under the aegis of love, in the domain of eros. Desire is the cause of all movement, and movement is the character of all being. The universe is a process, and its … Continued
“Some sisters said such things could never be, while others were convinced that anything was in the power of true deities—“ –The Metamorphoses, Book 4, by Ovid translated by Allen Mandelbaum Ovid wove Greek myths of transformation to create his … Continued
“All things change; nothing perishes.”– Ovid Ovid was a Roman poet who wrote his master work, The Metamorphoses or “Transformations,” in 8 C.E.. He weaves more than 250 Greek myths together in one long poem to tell a story … Continued
“The universe is a continuous web. Touch it at any point and the whole web quivers.” ― Stanley Kunitz I always dedicate the April episodes of Myth Matters to poetry as a way to celebrate National Poetry month here … Continued
“But people must be taught lessons. Without them, none of them will ever learn.People are dreams and awkwardness and gawk. They prick their fingersBleed and snore and drool. Politeness is as quiet as a grave,Unmoving, roses without thorns. … Continued
The Norwegian fairy tale of “Tatterhood” begins as many stories do, with a kingdom that lacks something essential. Each of us lives in a fairy tale kingdom or two, in an orderly system of protocols and social rules that … Continued