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“The spirit wanders, comes here now, now here, and occupies whatever frame it pleases. From beasts it passes into human bodies, and from our bodies into beasts, but never perishes.”–Joseph Campbell Animals have a significant presence in our mythologies. … Continued
Fables are probably the best known and most widely used stories in our mythological traditions. These are simple stories that frequently include animal characters. What is their appeal? Do they offer us more than a laugh? In this episode … Continued
This is our second and final podcast in celebration of National Poetry month. I devote the April episodes to National Poetry month, to honor and recognize the shared origins of poetry, myth, and song. I also want to share … Continued
“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.” —Rumi In the last podcast, “A Terrible Love of War, A Culture of Peace,” I talked about the need … Continued
In 2004, James Hillman published a difficult and though-provoking investigation of war titled A Terrible Love of War. He writes: “I believe that we can never speak sensibly of peace or disarmament unless we enter into this love of … Continued
Nations. Sovereignty. War. Democracy. Citizenship. I. We.Unconscious monotheism. Polytheistic consciousness.Diversity. Complexity.Fluid myths. Culture building. Trickster.Multiple meanings. Art. Some thoughts and two poems. Transcript of Not Just About the Ukraine Hello, and welcome to Myth Matters, storytelling and conversation about … Continued
