 | This podcast conversation goes in-depth on the Oracle at Delphi and her influence on Western culture and Christian theology. We explore historical figures like Socrates, Xenophon, Alexander the Great, Saint Paul, and Julian the Apostate to follow the links in the chain of Western philosophy back... Tue, Oct 15th 2024 1pm |
| The ancient Irish site of Newgrange is a neolithic tomb and a mythic womb. featuring at the heart of stories which have been told for thousands of years. These two stories of Newgrange, also called Brú na Bóinne, and its inhabitants, the Tuatha Dé Danann or old gods the Dagda, Boanne, Aengus,... Sun, Jul 14th 2024 10pm |
| We interact with objects in our surroundings every day; but it's not every day that you see an umbrella sprouting legs, instruments playing themselves, or theatrical masks transform into many-faced monsters. These are examples of tsukumogami, Japanese mythical creatures that are objects come... Sun, Jun 16th 2024 5pm |
| The Sun is a major figure in Cherokee mythology; the world depends upon her light and warmth, but is at the mercy of her brutal heat when she is slighted by her brother, the Moon. In this story, recorded from the Eastern Band of Cherokee in the late 19th century, a plan to stop the Sun from... Sat, Apr 6th 2024 1pm |
| Pleased to host Matt Benjamin, friend of the channel, YouTube host, and author of the new novel We Are Icarus on the podcast to discuss his new novel in an authentic, unsponsored conversation. Matt’s novel explores timeless philosophy through a futuristic sci-fi dystopia setting. Join us as we... Fri, Mar 15th 2024 10pm |
| A philosopher has the unique challenge of expressing that which is beyond us through the limitations of language. For many, this is done through a series of logical arguments; for the Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi 莊子 the Way of Nature, called Tao 道 is best approached in another way, through... Fri, Mar 15th 2024 10pm |
| In the ancient days of Greek and Roman mythology, the story was told of Phaeton, the son of the sun god Helios (often equivocated with Apollo) who asked his father to command the chariot of the sun on its journey across the sky. The power of the god was too much for this mortal, and his bold... Mon, Jan 8th 2024 3pm |
| This powerful story from the Kirikir?i:s, most commonly known as the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes (historic inhabitants of North Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas) is one that is very important today. We explore the Wichita cyclical understanding of history, from the cosmic and mythological scale to the... Tue, Dec 5th 2023 6pm |
| The story of Lycaon (also spelled Lykaion, Lykaon) has been told by many dating back to Ancient Greece, where it was attested in works like Pausanias' Description of Greece, Apollodorus' Library, and Hyginus' Astronomica, and across centuries and civilizations through works like... Sun, Oct 29th 2023 3pm |
| Spiritual seekers from across religious traditions have had profound experiences within the natural world. Comparing the role of nature in selected Jewish, Christian, and Muslim teachings demonstrates the harmonious role that nature serves in the Abrahamic religions. Jesus' parables of the... Mon, Oct 9th 2023 7pm |
| Hans Christian Andersen's original telling of The Little Mermaid is probably very different from the one you know. The mermaid's transformation is far less pleasant, there is no mention of true love's kiss, and what is she doing with that knife? A close reading and a look into the... Sun, Aug 6th 2023 7pm |
| Exploring Jātaka tales, stories of the past lives of the Buddha, allows us to better understand the world of folktales, history of the early Buddhist community, and the journey of the soul in reincarnation across the cosmos toward enlightenment. We will explore nine of the 547 Jātakas:... Sun, Jul 2nd 2023 3pm |
| Many people have encountered Ireland over the millennia. The Emerald Isle has hosted scholars and poets, as well as fierce warriors and mighty High Kings. All have been touched by the land differently, and no one has left the same. We see this in the oldest stories of the old Celtic gods, the... Sun, Jul 2nd 2023 12am |
| An in-depth podcast conversation exploring philosophy, mythology, rhetoric, justice, the Ancient Greek afterlife, and more! Plato's Gorgias is not one of his most famous dialogues, but is one of the most mysterious and thought-provoking, as Socrates discusses virtue with some of Classical... Thu, Mar 9th 2023 5pm |
| The Japanese Ministry of Forestry promotes mindful time in nature, called forest bathing, citing health benefits for those in urban environments to spend time in the natural world. This video explores the deep reverence for nature at the heart of Japanese culture, through the lens of Shinto,... Thu, Mar 9th 2023 5pm |
| It is said that when you hear a story about Coyote, it is really a story about yourself. Coyote stories are found in traditional folklore across North America, with the trickster figure one of the most recurring characters in Native American mythology. The three legends which we will share today... Thu, Feb 2nd 2023 12am |
| Even listening can be an act of great compassion. Thank you. Called the Buddha of Compassion, the Goddess of Mercy, the One Who Hears the Suffering of the World, and many other names, Avalokiteśvara is one of the most widely revered Buddhist figures. Mythos & Logos are two... Sun, Nov 27th 2022 5pm |
| Virgil's Aeneid is the Ancient Roman epic penned as a sequel to Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, that tells the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath from a hero on the Trojan side, Aeneas. The epic poem has dramatic scenes, personal and cosmic in scale. Following Aeneas from Troy's fall, the end... Sun, Sep 11th 2022 5pm |
| Homer's Odyssey is a massively influential poem from Ancient Greece filled with epic battles, fantastic monsters, gods, spirits, and a journey around the known world and into the underworld. Through three episodes, Odysseus' encounter with the cyclops Polyphemus, his descent into the Hades where... Sun, Jul 31st 2022 5pm |
| Homer's Iliad is the oldest work of European literature and forms the foundation of the Western canon. Not only does this ancient epic tell the story of the Trojan War, it contains profound emotional truths that have been understood from ancient times through the Renaissance and is harmonious... Sun, Jul 31st 2022 4pm |
| Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under Creative Commons Sun, May 29th 2022 1am |
| The marriage of the Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati is a beautiful story of union, with symbolism that applies from the highest cosmic levels to the inner workings of our consciousness. Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story &... Sun, May 8th 2022 5pm |
| Myths and legends can often seem strange to us. But behind shapeshifters, ancient curses, and magic spells are surprisingly practical, down-to-earth meanings. One of the best ways to see this is to look at the influences of ancient stories that carry through into modern works. One Old Norse story,... Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 1pm |
| The Divine Comedy is one of the most influential works in history, shaping much of modern Italian language and culture, and serving as the inspiration for countless other works. This is because Dante Alighieri's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven mirrors an internal journey that is... Sun, Mar 20th 2022 5pm |
| People from all around the world go through rites of passage. Some are once-in-a-lifetime events, others happen regularly. These are the moments that form the chapters of our lives, when everything forward is different. In many Native American cultures, the most important rite of passage is a... Sun, Feb 6th 2022 8pm |
| Pride appears across Biblical stories as one of the most dangerous sins; even angels are not immune. Likewise in our world pride can lead us into a tunnel vision, blind to others. One morning in Medieval Italy, a young man named Francis would take an act of humility that would change himself,... Sun, Jan 9th 2022 6pm |
| All channel income from October 31-November 30, 2021 will be donated to To Write Love On Her Arms to help the Hungry Ghosts around us every day. Thank you for supporting an organization that helps those who are struggling. We each have a Hungry Ghost inside of us; if you or someone you... Sun, Oct 31st 2021 5pm |
| Thank you @Anna Bridgland for your amazing contribution! This video wouldn't be the same without your great work and talent. We often don't stop to think about the details in the stories that we've heard the most. For... Sat, Sep 25th 2021 5pm |
| Let's start from the beginning: The beginning of everything. Looking at the Ancient Mayan creation story in the Popol Vuh, we can come to a greater understanding of who we are, what our purpose is, and how to live a meaningful life. Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that... Sun, Aug 29th 2021 5pm |
| Medieval Times are often written off as "dark ages" but a look into the history and culture of the time shows a great beauty hiding beneath the surface. The Dream of the Rood, one of the first poems written in the English language, is a perfect example of this, showing a blend of Christian and... Mon, Jul 26th 2021 5pm |
| What does it mean to be a hero? Every culture has stories of larger-than-life characters who change the world. Looking at one hero in particular, Maui, we can learn what makes a hero in the eyes of Polynesian culture, as his legends are told across Polynesian mythology from Hawai'i to New... Tue, Jun 15th 2021 5pm |
| What is the difference between mythology and religion? Is mythology simply a religion plus time? Or is there something deeper? Join as we study the Homeric Hymns to Aphrodite, the tale of the goddess' encounter with the mortal Anchises, father of Aeneas, and the tale of her birth, to see what... Wed, May 19th 2021 5pm |
| Exploring Thunderbird Symbolism in Native American Mythology, Religion, & Culture through ancient and contemporary art, artifacts, poetry, and traditional stories and legends. Despite the great diversity within indigenous North American cultures, the Thunderbird is a recurring symbol all... Mon, Apr 19th 2021 1pm |
| Study of Norse mythology and practical wisdom in Old Norse culture through the story of Utgarða-Loki. When Thor, Loki, and Thjalfi arrive in the strange land of Utgarðr, they are given unexpected challenges. And in this mysterious realm, nothing is what it seems. Mythos & Logos are... Mon, Mar 8th 2021 3pm |
| Symbolic reading of the Book of Exodus influenced by The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa. The story of Moses provides a blueprint for how to live a spiritual life in a materialistic world. Though our human nature means that we will surely have failures on our journey to our own promised land,... Mon, Feb 8th 2021 3pm |
| Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” Celebrating 1,000 Subscribers with a Modern Mythos! Enjoy as we study the real-world influences on the mythology, culture, & symbolism of Avatar: The Last Airbender. From religion to... Mon, Jan 4th 2021 3pm |
| Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” Study of the relationship between humanity and divinity in Roman and Greek mythology through the story of Arachne as told in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Support the channel by... Mon, Dec 7th 2020 3pm |
| Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” Study of Native American religion & spirituality through mythology, in the Sioux story of the White Buffalo Woman. Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to... Thu, Oct 8th 2020 2pm |
| Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” #SerpentSeries Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgjv_CvjvzP8D_uElKefVN22MCMSj__Av Academic Bible Study of the symbolism of Leviathan in the Book of Job, Talmud, and... Sun, Aug 30th 2020 4pm |
| Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.” Symbolic reading of the Russian fairy tale Vasilisa the Beautiful and character study of Baba Yaga. Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the... Mon, Aug 3rd 2020 12pm |
