Myth Matters Podcast

  My jumping off point today is a story that’s generating a lot of heated debate right now, the movie “Don’t Look Up.” I’m going to make some references to this movie, but this podcast is not about it, per … Continued

  “How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also If I am to be whole.” ― C.G. Jung, Modern Man in Search of a Soul   The creation and maintenance of … Continued

  Here we are, on the cusp on the new year, 2022. Around the world, throughout history, this is a time to rest. To pause and take stock. To restore dreams of harmony. To hope. To begin again. In this … Continued

  The cycle of material and psychic life is often encapsulated as life, death, and rebirth. This cycle is the mythological context of the solstice. But in her formulation of the ancient triple goddess, Marija Gimbutas writes of life, death … Continued

  Part 2 of “Iron John,” a fairy tale popularized by Robert Bly, and a meditation on outer riches, inner rewards, self-worth, and the quest to own your gold. Transcript of Iron John (part 2) Owning your gold Hello, and … Continued

The words “this wide, beautiful, crazy world of ours” have been part of my introduction for this podcast for years. In my experience, this is an accurate picture and yet the meaning and context for the descriptors: “wide,” “beautiful,” and … Continued