In his book, The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell says, "Myths are clues to the spiritual potentialities of the human life... Myths and dreams come from the same place. They come from realizations of some kind that have then to find expression in symbolic form." Often, that form finds an expression in art. Wind-felled Beech … Continue reading A Walk In The Park With Irish Myths
Spreading the Word: Intriguing Science of Geomythology
A podcast episode on the fascinating science of geomythology
Spreading the Word: Druids in Irish History
Greetings to all fellow history enthusiasts! Today I would like to share with you another fascinating podcast episode from the authors of The Histocrat YouTube channel. This time, listeners (and viewers) are invited to explore the mythical world of Druids in Irish history. Accompanied by videos of beautiful lush green landscapes and forests, historical images, … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Druids in Irish History
Spreading the Word: Myths of Vampires
What were the stories about vampires before Dracula? In a podcast episode dedicated to myths and folklore about vampires, the authors of The Histocrat YouTube channel dive into the origins of the classical modern horror creature - the vampire. Enjoy! Keeping up the "Spreading the Word" tradition, I hope to share an insightful and thought-provoking … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Myths of Vampires
Spreading the Word: Russian Folklore – Baba Yaga
This Friday I share with you a podcast/video episode on Baba Yaga. She is an important and versatile character in the Russian and broader Slavic folklore. The video offers an interesting deep-dive into the nature, origins, and various interpretations of Baba Yaga. When growing up, I remember reading folktales and later watching some cartoons where … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Russian Folklore – Baba Yaga
Spreading the Word: Devil’s Many Faces
This Friday I share with you a short and very interesting video about Devil. The manifestation of evil has kept us fascinated, horrified, bewildered since the beginning of history. We have interpreted and reinterpreted the meaning of, behind, and around devil, and continue to do so. So who or what is it? Pure evil? Fallen … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Devil’s Many Faces
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“The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell
It is a great book. A wealth of treasures to awaken your hungry imagination. Myths contain such depth of meaning that one needs an experienced guide to help reveal their wisdom. No doubt, Joseph Campbell was an amazing guide who had a life-long passion for myths (ever since his boyhood!). If you have ever tried … Continue reading “The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell
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