Podcasts about dionysian

Preview: Author James Romm of Bard College, "Plato and the Tyrant," describes the powerful city state of Syracuse in the 4th century BCE, stage for Plato's descending to the brutal Dionysian conclusion... More later in June.

In this live episode, we dive into the hit film Sinners, exploring its themes of soul, art and the commercialization of creativity. Seth joins us midway and things heat up as we dissect the love-and-light vampires, the Dionysian river-dance rituals, and the seductive trap of eternal youth vs. embodied humanity.Other themes we touch on:The tension between spirit and soul in the creative processWhether vampires represent capitalism, whitewashing, or the inner criticThat one unforgettable scene where music collapses time and culturePersonal stories about letting the vampires in (on stage, in Hollywood, in life)Can you make real art in the system—or must you sneak it through?Warning: Spoilers galore for Sinners. If you haven't seen it yet, pause, go watch, and then come back and dance with us.Links:The Nightingale (YouTube)Send your email to join the MoM Underground: Co-create with a community of artists and stay informed of online and local events, including gatherings, concerts, live podcast recordings, meditations, etc.Support Mormons on Mushrooms:Become a PatreonSend a Contribution

Unleash your inner wild—learn to ride the leopard of passion and creative energy.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian dive into an ancient Greek metaphor—the leopard—as a symbol of creative passion, primal vitality, and emotional instinct. Under the first quarter The path of Via Creativa, they explore how to ride the leopard rather than be devoured by it, tapping into inspiration and energy for creative and spiritual growth.They compare this life-force to the mythic Dionysian leopard ride, explaining how to harness and direct raw emotions without being overwhelmed. Charlie shares how artists can ride the surge of Awen (divine inspiration), while Brian opens up about visualizations that transform creative crises into moments of action.Whether your energy feels like a sleeping cat, a raging storm, or a wild dance track, this episode teaches you how to find your metaphorical beast, coax it into motion, and ride it toward creation.Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it.Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths* Substack: New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com --- A Christopagan Manifesto--- Answer to the Call: A Dream of an Oak ChurchSocial Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/#Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #ChristianWitch #Paganism #Esoteric #Magic #Druidry #Mysticism #Spirituality #Occult #WitchCraft #Wicca #IrishPaganism #CelticPaganism #Magick #Polytheism #Enchantment Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Leopard Within01:22 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian01:32 Riding the Leopard: Passion and Creativity04:13 Ancient Greek Symbolism: The Leopard06:21 Harnessing Creative Energy: Personal Practices08:29 Visualization Techniques: Becoming the Leopard13:06 Finding Your Unique Motivation26:39 Engaging with the Community27:49 Conclusion: Living on the Wild Side Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

In this episode, the guest, Chiara Baldini, delves into the role of festivals as spaces for countercultural expression and personal transformation. Chiara discusses the dual nature of festivals as both entertainment venues and sites for deeper societal change, where participants can recharge and become more aware of ways to improve reality. She explores the historical context of countercultural festivals like Woodstock, which were pivotal in promoting revolutionary ideas and values.  Chiara reflects on the 1960s counterculture movements, their political and spiritual dimensions, and their lasting impact on contemporary festival culture. She provides insights into the evolution of these movements and their ongoing influence on modern-day festivals like Boom Festival. Additionally, Chiara touches on the historical significance of the Dionysian cults in ancient Greece and their techniques of ecstasy, which included dance, music, and psychotropic substances. She discusses how these practices were led by women and maintained certain traditions despite the patriarchal context of their times. This episode offers a rich exploration of the transformative potential of festivals, the intersection of spirituality and politics, and the ongoing relevance of ancient ecstatic practices in contemporary culture. -------- Chiara Baldini is a raver, researcher, author, and freelance curator from Florence (Italy). She investigates the evolution of the ecstatic cult in the West, particularly in Minoan Crete,  ancient Greece and Rome, contributing to anthologies, psychedelic conferences and festivals. She was the program curator of Boom Festival's cultural area Liminal Village from 2010 to 2023. In 2015 and 2016 she also set up and curated ConTent, the first cultural area in Fusion Festival, Germany. She has recently co-curated an anthology called “Psychedelic Mysteries of the Feminine” investigating the intersection between the feminine principle and altered states of consciousness. She is currently a PhD candidate at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in the Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness program. She lives between Italy and Portugal and she expresses her deep love for music by often playing as DJ Clandestina.  --------- Viewing recommendations:  Chiara Baldini - Countercultural Festivals; Then & Now at Breaking Convention 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npah4vQCrb0 Dionysus: Ritual, Rave & Revolution  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjKkmvDmI67RidARHR0-r0sbh2Z8FbjFt Follow Chiara:  Academia: https://independent.academia.edu/chiarabaldini Instagram: @iamalwayschiara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chiara.baldini.9862 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/clandestina-2-0 Book: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/psychedelic-mysteries-of-the-feminine Follow The Psychedelic Couch: @thepsychedelicouch 

 https://www.iservalan.com https://www.taletellerclub.comChapter 2: Classical Antiquity – Pleasure, Power, and Myth(Greece, Rome, India, China, Japan)Erotic Art in the Classical World: Sensuality, Divinity, and the Human FormThe civilizations of Greece and Rome profoundly shaped Western attitudes toward eroticism, beauty, and the human body. Meanwhile, in Asia, India, China, and Japan developed their own rich traditions of erotic art, where sexuality was intertwined with spirituality, aesthetics, and philosophy. Across these cultures, erotic imagery was not just about desire—it was deeply connected to mythology, religious devotion, and social identity.The Greek Celebration of the Nude and the DivineAncient Greek art (c. 800–146 BCE) is renowned for its idealized representations of the human form, including sensual and erotic depictions. Unlike later Western traditions, which often moralized sexuality, the Greeks saw eroticism as an essential aspect of life, closely tied to their gods, heroes, and social structures.The Male Nude and Homoeroticism in Greek ArtGreek sculptures and vase paintings frequently depicted the nude male body as a symbol of beauty, strength, and divine perfection. The kouroi (statues of young men) and later the works of sculptors like Phidias, Polykleitos, and Praxiteles showcased a balance of realism and idealism.Homoeroticism played a significant role in Greek culture, particularly in the institution of pederasty, where older men (erastai) mentored and formed relationships with younger men (eromenoi). While controversial today, these relationships were embedded in Greek education, social bonding, and military camaraderie. Erotic vase paintings and sculptures, such as those on the Warren Cup, openly depicted same-sex relationships without stigma.Aphrodite and the Feminine EroticThe goddess Aphrodite, associated with love and beauty, was a central figure in Greek erotic art. The first known fully nude female sculpture, Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles (c. 360 BCE), marked a shift in the portrayal of female sensuality. While earlier depictions of women were clothed, this work introduced the eroticized nude female body as an artistic norm in Western art.Rome: Eroticism, Excess, and Moral ContradictionsThe Romans inherited much from Greek artistic traditions but added their own flair for luxury, satire, and explicit eroticism. Roman erotic art ranged from refined frescoes in wealthy villas to bawdy graffiti in brothels, revealing a culture that embraced sexuality in both elite and everyday contexts.Pompeii and Herculaneum: A Window into Roman EroticismThe eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved vast amounts of erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Roman attitudes toward sexuality. Frescoes from the Villa of the Mysteries and Lupanar (brothel) depict explicit scenes, suggesting that sexuality was not hidden but woven into public and private life.One of the most famous artifacts, the Priapus fresco, shows the god Priapus weighing his exaggerated phallus against a bag of money—a humorous but symbolic image of fertility and prosperity. Romans often associated large phallic imagery with protection, luck, and virility.Satire and Social Commentary in Roman EroticaWhile erotic art was common, Rome also saw moral pushback against sexual excess. Writers like Ovid (Metamorphoses, Ars Amatoria) celebrated love and seduction, while others, like Juvenal, satirized the decadence of Roman society. The Augustan moral reforms (1st century BCE) attempted to impose sexual restraint, yet erotic art continued to flourish, reflecting the contradictions within Roman attitudes toward pleasure.Erotic Art in Ancient India: The Sacred and the SensualEroticism in ancient India was deeply entwined with spirituality, particularly through Hinduism and Tantra. Unlike in the West, where sexuality was often seen in opposition to religious purity, Indian art frequently depicted sensuality as an extension of divine energy.Temple Eroticism: Khajuraho and KonarkThe Khajuraho temple complex (c. 950–1050 CE) and the Konark Sun Temple (c. 13th century CE) feature intricate sculptures of deities, lovers, and erotic acts. These reliefs, far from being mere decoration, reflect the Hindu belief that sexual union mirrors cosmic unity and divine creation.The Kama Sutra and Indian Erotic TextsAttributed to Vātsyāyana, the Kama Sutra (3rd century CE) is one of the most famous texts on love and eroticism. Contrary to its popular perception as a sex manual, it is a sophisticated treatise on pleasure, relationships, and aesthetics. Accompanying illustrations in later manuscripts helped visualize its teachings, making it one of the most influential works of erotic literature.Erotic Art in Ancient China: Daoism and Sensual BalanceIn China, erotic art was shaped by Confucian ideals, Daoist philosophy, and later Buddhist influences. While Confucianism promoted restraint, Daoism embraced sexuality as a path to harmony and longevity.Daoist Sexual Arts and Painted ScrollsDaoist texts, such as the "Art of the Bedchamber", describe sexual practices believed to extend life and health. Erotic scroll paintings from the Tang (618–907 CE) and Song (960–1279 CE) dynasties often depicted intimate scenes with poetic inscriptions, emphasizing sensuality rather than crude explicitness.Later, during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1912) dynasties, erotic books known as "spring pictures" (春宫图) became popular among the elite, blending humor, philosophy, and eroticism.Japan's Shunga: The Floating World of SensualityJapanese erotic art, or Shunga (春画), flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868). These woodblock prints, created by masters such as Hokusai and Utamaro, depicted erotic encounters with both aesthetic refinement and explicit detail. Unlike in the West, where erotic art often faced suppression, Shunga was widely enjoyed across social classes.Shunga as Art, Satire, and InstructionShunga prints were not just pornographic; they served multiple purposes, including sexual education, humor, and even political satire. Some depicted fantastical elements, such as Hokusai's famous "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", blending eroticism with mythology.Conclusion: Classical Eroticism as a Reflection of CultureThe erotic art of classical antiquity reveals a diversity of attitudes toward sexuality:Idealized beauty and divine connection – Greek and Roman art celebrated the nude as an emblem of perfection.Religious and cosmic symbolism – Hindu and Daoist traditions saw sexuality as a path to spiritual enlightenment.Humor and satire – Roman and Japanese art often infused eroticism with wit and social commentary.While some traditions embraced erotic art as sacred, others saw it as a source of indulgence or controversy. The tension between openness and censorship would continue to shape erotic art in the centuries to come.The Warren Cup (1st century CE, Roman) A silver drinking cup featuring detailed homoerotic scenes, the Warren Cup provides insight into Roman attitudes toward male-male relationships. Hidden for centuries, it is now a key artifact in LGBTQ+ art history.Khajuraho Temple Reliefs (10th–11th century CE, India)These intricate sculptures depict a range of erotic acts, reinforcing the Hindu belief in sexuality as a divine force. Unlike Western art, which often separated the sacred from the sensual, Khajuraho integrates both seamlessly.The Frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries (1st Century BCE, Pompeii, Roman Empire)The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii contains one of the most famous and enigmatic fresco cycles from ancient Rome. While not explicitly erotic, many scholars believe the images depict a Dionysian initiation ritual, potentially related to sacred sexuality and mystery cults. The frescoes feature semi-nude figures, suggestive interactions, and themes of divine ecstasy, linking sexuality to spiritual transformation. This example highlights how Romans often blended eroticism with religious and ritualistic themes rather than treating it as purely physical pleasure.Shunga by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806, Edo Period, Japan)Kitagawa Utamaro, one of the most celebrated ukiyo-e artists, created numerous Shunga (春画, "spring pictures"), which depicted intimate encounters with exquisite detail and elegance. His prints, such as Poem of the Pillow, emphasized the sensuality of touch, fabric, and movement, offering a refined and almost poetic take on erotic imagery. His work also often featured women's pleasure and agency, making it a significant contribution to the study of feminine desire in erotic art.#stencilart #originalart #investment art #blinkfrictionart #blinkfrictionfashion #reclaimart #reclaimfashion

Greetings, audient!David Lynch passed away, and Sagi insisted on embarrassing his memory and us by making a tribute pod.Of course an oeuvre analysis is not Tossers style, but we found a nice angle in comparing his The Lost Highway with David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers. Both movies deal in the impasses and monstrosities of masculine desire, a shared theme that reveals a deep, informative, difference between the two directors, each using the literary device of the double in his own film, but in each director's own unique way, unique language. Jake saw this difference in the light of Nietzsche's old distinction, from The Birth of Tragedy, between the Apollonian and the Dionysian; Sagi suggests that Lynch to Cronenberg is like dream to trauma.We unpack this huge set of knots, and toss many more strands into the air besides.And there's a beautiful Nietzsche quote at the end! So......have a listen.Stars: Beast & Sovereign; Pervs 'R Us; Il vaut mieux Lyotard que jamais.

In this week's episode I discuss the Ancient Greek Festival of Anthesteria. This holiday would have been celebrated in ancient Athens and is held each year on the 11-13th day of the lunar month Anthesterion, this year (2025) Anthesteria falls between February 10th-12th. Its an important Dionysian festival that has many chthonic roots. We go through each part of the three day holiday including the occult symbolism behind it. Then we dive into how modern practitioners can work with this holiday.  My name is Angelica! I'm a Hades devotee, Ancient/Hellenistic Astrologer, pagan witch of 13+ years, and am obsessed with the occult. Support me on Patreon and get access to a ton of extra content, live events/classes, and livestreams. Get the 2025 Astrology Transit Workbook in the Diary or Coven Tier! Instagram: @angelicascresci  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/angelicacresci Website: angelicacresci.com

Theo Polymorphos | TBQA Vol 8 Cover Artist | Melbourne, FL. Art Week CDMX 2025 In this podcast episode, Theo shares his unique artistic journey, drawing from the wellsprings of nature, classical mythology, and personal introspection. “Mythology breathes through the canvas of my dreams, offering visions that shape my art,” Theo reveals, emphasizing how these age-old tales gain new life through his brush. His artworks aren't just retellings but reimaginings that blend the essence of traditional myths with the poignant realities of queer existence. Listeners will gain insight into Theo's creative process, which begins with a spark—an image or a snippet of poetry—and evolves through a blend of digital and traditional media into intricate narratives that challenge our perceptions of identity and transformation. Exploring themes from Dionysian rituals to the philosophies of Nietzsche, Theo's work invites us to reconsider the narratives we inherit and the ones we pass on. Casa de Cultural Emelio Carballido CDMX • Opening | Inauguration 1 Feb 5PM a 8 PM • Expo Until | Expo Hasta 24 Feb • Location | Del Valle Nte, Mier y Pesado 137, Col del Valle Nte, Benito Juárez, CDMX CLAVO Movimiento Feria de Arte CDMX • Opening | Apertura 7 y hasta 9 Feb • Friday | Viernes 7 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Saturday | Sábado 8 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Sunday | Domingo 9 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm • Location: Antiguo Edificio Escuela de Electricistas, Calle Lisboa #46, Colonia Juárez, CDMX Artists Featured | Artistas Destacados: @homosocialcollection @fran.reina.art @danaidxart @anastasiashik.photos @p.s.matty @espejismoysombra @davs.jpg @mcfaddenphoto @lawsonimagery @paulgravettphotography @frankmullaney @bencuevas_art @andresjuareztroncoso @j4kd @theo.polymorphos @vazquezmackay @sebastian.m.tovar @sheissylvia @azulnog @jennit2winit @cicaidy.lynn @joancoxartist @metaphoricalmuse @lcupino @libbet_loughnan @katykidd2 @___miguelcasco @gemelxsv.s @szikszeszter @gritoviejito @artedecabeza Venues and Support @centro_culturale.c @clavomovimiento @bureauqueerart Apply today at TheBureauOfQueerArt.com #Subscribe #Like #Follow @xuanrios (Video) @cyan.lab (imprmir/marcos)

In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the ancient Greek god--Dionysus. All due credit to Neal Sendlak of the YouTube show "Gnostic Informant" for much of the historical details presented today. (If you haven't checked out Gnostic Informant, you should!) I discuss the classical myth of Dionysus versus older, secretive myths preserved by the followers of Orpheus. We compare the two traditions and explore the deep historical connections with other myths and archeological evidence to see just how deep the Dionysian rabbit-hole goes. We end by diving deeply into the Orphic myth of the creation of humanity and observing various versions of this same myth which appear all over the world. What does it all mean? Find out here... Enjoy ;)

We're talking about the east coast New Jersey drone alien sightings! We'll talk about the death of legacy media, AI, Project Blue Beam, religion, ecumenicism, 2oo1: A Space Odyssey, Project BARSOOM, Dionysian vs Apollonian ritual, positive messages and perspectives about aliens from Stephen Greer and Bledsoe Family! Links to Father Seraphim Rose shows: Father Seraphim Rose: Being a Gay Orthodox Monk, UFO Prophecies, Toll Houses & More! PART 1 7/26/23Seraphim Rose Pt 2: New Age Entertainment of UFOs, Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future! 8/4/23 FULL SHOW NOW UP AD-FREE with early access on Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms and Apple Podcast Premium; free feed gets it in two days! —You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…—Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/—Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:-instagram.com/theweishaupts2/-Amazon Affiliate shop (*still under construction) with our favorite hair, skin care and horny books: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2024/08/24/amazon-shopping-list-josie-and-isaacs-list/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:-AllMyLinks.com/IsaacW-Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)-Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, Paul Wyld—singer-songwriter, artist, poet, and author—joins the show to discuss his first book, "Jim Morrison, Secret Teacher of the Occult: The Journey to the Other Side." Paul shares fascinating insights into Jim Morrison's life, examining his enigmatic nature, shamanic practices, and influence on the 1960s counterculture. The conversation delves into Morrison's intellectual pursuits, spiritual awakenings, and the ways he embodied the Dionysian archetype. Paul explains Morrison's transformative impact and continued relevance today, while also reflecting on the challenges Morrison faced against societal norms and authorities. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Paul Wyld https://paulwyld.com/ Jim Morrison: Secret Teacher of the Occult Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/jim-morrison-secret-teacher-of-the-occult Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/jim-morrison-secret-teacher-of-the-occult-a-journey-to-the-other-side-paul-wyld/21136828?ean=9798888500804 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #jimmorrison #occult #thedoors #rockandroll #secretteacher #60s

Today we salut the multidimensional medicine of the vine with Barbara Gross of Cooper Mountain Vineyards! Barbara is a visionary in organic, biodynamic, alternative viticulture. As a second generation, natural wine grower and purveyor, our guest has faced countless challenges on a daily and multi-generational scale. Her family has devoted the last 46 years to transform conventional vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley  into thriving, biodiverse, regenerative ecosystems; specializing in the cultivation of Pinot Noir (a varietal of grape most sensitive to environmental stress and the fluctuations of climate change). Through it all, Barbara has emerged as a sort of wildly down to earth, renegade leader in the wine industry. Tune in, pour yourself a glass of healing wine or tea and muse upon this Dionysian thought: could biodynamically farmed and alchemized wine help save our beloved Earth? COVERED Barbara's legacy of wine stewardship at Cooper Mountain Vineyards Organic + biodynamic certification processes Conscious Land Stewardship The art and science of Pinot Noir, a delicate and climate-sensitive varietal. How natural wines differ from conventional in both taste and their impact on personal & planetary health The role of agriculture in addressing climate change, with insights into carbon-neutral farming How organic, biodynamic vineyards are carbon sinkholes and help sequester up to 30% more carbon than conventional methods The importance of embracing cycles in farming and Life Why a Generational Mindset is needed OFFERING Enjoy 15% off all biodynamic wines + balsamic vinegars from  www.coopermountainwine.com with the code SOUNDFOOD. CONNECT Guest Name: @coopermountainvineyards | coopermountainwine.com  |  @bsgross1 Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace Subscribe to Mercurial Mail (our monthly newsletter) MENTIONED Sideways Willamette Valley AOC Wine Common Ground Film Kiss the Ground Film Amrita Documentary Alan Chadwick The One-Straw Revolution Cooper Mountain Wine Club Cooper Mountain Vinegars Cooper Mountain Tocai Gary Synder SIMILAR WAVELENGTH 81: AN ODE TO FERMENTATION with Sandor Katz 79: FEEDING TOMORROW with Oliver English  70: EARTH IS OUR COMMON GROUND with Josh and Rebecca Tickell NOURISH This podcast is nourished by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners: COOPER MOUNTAIN WINE: enter SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all wines and aged balsamic vinegars from www.coopermountainwine.com LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood(discount automatically applied) MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic SPREAD THE WORD Kindly leave us a review on APPLE or SPOTIFY means the world to us!  

Continuing with The Gay Science readthrough! More sections on art, the eternal war between prose and poetry, the Apollinian and Dionysian, and more. Episode art: The Human Condition by Rene Magritte.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #596 was recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington Massachusetts in late October of 2024 and is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, ukuleles, steel and nylon string acoustic guitars and electric guitar, Bob Sherwood on piano and bass guitar and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Today's show begins with the beautiful, pastoral “Like A Brand New Day”, a pretty, light song with a classical Neopolitan feel before we move to the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album's “Isis”, a reverent, celestial prayer with a fine vocal from Mariam. “Pacha Mama” and “Amaru Machay” follow, both tracks from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album, the first a bright celebration with a classic folk feel, the second beginning as a solemn, reverent psalm before lifting off to Dionysian abandon with powerful work from the band. “Oya Thunderqueen” from the same album is a rocking, New Orleans-flavored rocker with tight electric rhythm guitar work from Mariam over Bob's barrel role piano and “Heights Of Love” comes from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album with the band taking it up yet another notch with this powerful rocker. “Queen Of Heaven”, also from today's featured LP “Gaea Star Goddesses”, is a rich, complex anthem performed flawlessly by the band and featuring overdubs of bass guitar, Native drum and vocals and flute from Mariam. “We Call In The Wind” is a powerful, fundamental medicine song with a beautiful, jazzy refrain and a driving performance from the band propelled by Craig's powerful conga groove. “Pele” is a sunny Hawaiian reggae workout played drum-tight by the ensemble led by Mariam's tiny soprano ukulele and wide, leaping melody and “I Am The Mother Earth” closes today's show with a powerful, mystical musical journey accompanying a fundamental, powerful prayer from Mariam in conversation with her Native flute. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Jesus Was A Pagan Witch Who Founded A Secret Society! Cub Kuker Supernatural LIVE Podcast (EP18) In a world where religious traditions often overshadow the individual journey, the figure of Jesus is frequently depicted as distant and untouchable, confined to dogma and ritual. Yet, hidden within the scriptures are profound esoteric teachings pointing us toward a mystic, a guide who called his followers to a transformative path—a path that echoes the ancient wisdom traditions of Norse, Dionysian, and other mystical cultures. By examining Jesus' words in their original Greek and exploring their layered meanings, we uncover a powerful spiritual message of divine awakening, inner transformation, and communion with the cosmos. This article will explore how Jesus' teachings align with ancient mystical paths, making him not just a prophet, but a mystic leader, a spiritual alchemist, and, yes, a teacher of magick. ✞

Explore the profound influence of Friedrich Nietzsche, whose philosophical ideas have shaped much of modern thought. Delve into 'The Birth of Tragedy,' Nietzsche's first major work, which sets the stage for his later masterpieces like 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' and 'Beyond Good and Evil.' Understand the critical themes of aesthetics, artistic energies, and the duality of Dionysian and Apollonian forms. 0:00: Introduction1:23: Importance of Aesthetics3:26: Artistic Energies5:45: Dionysian and Apollonian Forms7:52: Of Tragedy11:15: A Message #FriedrichNietzsche #TheBirthofTragedy #NietzscheanPhilosophy #Aesthetics #Dionysian #Apollonian #Tragedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samhain is fast approaching, and this week we're going to have two spooky episodes of the podcast. This episode will be a philosophical exploration of the significance of Arthur Machen's weird fiction/horror novella, "The Great God Pan". While I'd originally planned this for the second leg of the season, we're interrupting The Gay Science readthrough for the sake of the holiday, and because this story brings together many of the elements that we've discussed so far this season, namely: madness, the horror of science, the gulf between appearance and reality, and the Dionysian reaching out from ages past to disturb the modern world. Join me for a romp through the woods with our new friends Helen, and The Great God Pan!

Donna Tartt's novel The Secret History is a loveletter to Greek tragedy, that begins with a dedication from Nietzsche and Plato. Central to the story is the concept of the Dionysian, and the attempt of the main characters to experience the Dionysian. Richard Papen's fatal flaw is his "morbid longing for the picturesque at all costs". His undying quest for a beautiful aesthetic life leads him to become part of an elite clique of students at Hampden College in Vermont. All six of them are under the sway of a charismatic and mysterious professor named Julian Morrow. After his friends accidentally kill someone while attempting a modern-day bacchanalia, Richard finds himself drawn into their crime, as he does everything he can to help them cover it up. This year becomes the defining event of Richard's life, and the story is his retelling of this 'secret history' of how he became what he is. We will examine the novel's use of truth and appearance, and how the Dionysian in this story serves as a "pure fire of being" which burns away the false appearances of the characters in order to unify their appearance and essence, and force each person's nature to draw its final consequences.

The Bacchae is a parennially popular Greek tragedy that portrays the coming of Dionysus to Greece. The Dionysian strikes Hellas like a wave of madness, and the play is full of miracles, illusions and other violations of the natural order. Often interpreted as a play about the conflict between religious experience and established dogma, or between the old order and the new, The Bacchae continues to fascinate because of the many layers of meaning that belie any easy analysis. We'll briefly discuss Nietzsche's opinion of Euripedes, and the ways in which Euripedes innovated the tragic form. Then we'll dive into the text and analyze the themes of the play.

As with all cult leaders - absolute power, corrupts absolutely and in the case of Jim Baker and his "Father Yod" persona it was no different. What started out as a hip, vegetarian restaurant and Sunday meditation classes quickly spun into a hedonistic, rock n' roll fueled cult that bankrupted its own commandments for Dionysian lust. Father Yod claimed 13 wives before an impending apocalypse prompted the group to flee to Hawaii - where they were not welcome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After some time of unusual introspection and restraint, Hercules sets off on his fourth task: tracking down the Erymanthion Boar. The boar is the wild and uncontrollable side of nature. By taking a side road and visiting the centaur Pholus on the way to the boar, Hercules convinces the centaur to open a sealed jar of Dionysian wine. And with that, all hell breaks loose. This sets off the chain of events that leads to the wounding of our beloved healer, centaur and guide, Chiron. His animal side now wounded, he reflects our current state in the civilised world. And our current quest - to rediscover the beauty of animal consciousness.The movement from the deer to the boar also brings into focus the tension between Artemis (goddess of the hunt) and Aphrodite (goddess of sensual pleasure). Although both deer and boar are sacred to Artemis, the boar is associated with Aphrodite due to her tragic love affair with Adonis who was speared by a boar (who was actually Apollo, Artemis' twin (yes the Greek myths are like this!)). The jar of Dionysian wine is symbolic of delighting in the senses. Sealed for four generations, once it's opened the animal side that has been repressed breaks free and causes absolute chaos. So what are we to do? Keep the jar sealed and stay safe but overly controlled? Or open it up and take the consequences of unbridled wildness?It brings forth a conversation around addictive processes. Something that I discuss with Brice Hancock from Mile High Recovery in Colorado. That conversation is coming soon to the podcast. Episode Artwork: Hercules fighting against the Centaurs, 1542 by Hans BehamPodcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

Can community tolerance coexist with religious sensitivity, or are they forever at odds? This question takes center stage as we dissect the controversy around the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Critics argue that a scene resembling the Last Supper mocks deeply held Christian beliefs, despite director Thomas Jolly's intentions of celebrating Dionysian joy. We scrutinize the backlash, the organizers' response, and the wider implications for media portrayal of religious themes. Drawing insights from a notable video by Ruslan on the Bless God channel, we highlight the complex interplay between traditional journalism and modern content creation.Moving beyond the controversy, our discussion pivots to a heartfelt exploration of sin, righteousness, and God's boundless mercy. Using 2 Timothy as our guide, we reflect on staying true to faith amidst a world that often glorifies sinful behavior. We challenge listeners to practice self-examination, grounded in scripture, and to show compassion rather than condemnation towards those lost in sin. Emphasizing prayer and empathy, we underscore the transformative power of God's grace and the importance of loving others as Christ loves us. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue that encourages both steadfast faith and a compassionate heart.Support the Show.

What are your thoughts on this dumb "hoop-lah" about the Olympic games being "satanic." Silly. Did the Olympics come for Christians? NO, sorry. It's harkening upon Greek culture and Dionysian influence, since he was integral in the expression of the Theater. My links: My Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/rhetoricrevolution Send me a voice message!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerly TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mrconnerly?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠ Email: ⁠rhetoricrevolution@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connerlyliam/ Podcast | Latin in Layman's - A Rhetoric Revolution https://open.spotify.com/show/0EjiYFx1K4lwfykjf5jApM?si=b871da6367d74d92

Welcome to another festive and fun-filled episode of Geek Girl Soup! It's Christmas in July, and we're here to spread some cheer with discussions on holiday movies, hot summer blockbusters, and some unexpected news tidbits.[00:00:00] Introduction and Christmas in JulyOpening chatter about the joy of Christmas in July, Santa's busy schedule, and elf working conditions.[00:03:00] News HighlightsCocaine Shark: A wild tale of sharks ingesting residual cocaine in Brazil. Is this the start of a new movie franchise?Olympics Talk: Controversies, drag queens recreating Dionysian art, and the amazing feats of athletes.Comic Con: Kamala Harris's appearance with the Simpsons group, her love for the show, and the future-predicting power of the Simpsons.[00:19:00] TV and Movie ReviewsHouse of the Dragon Recap: Episode 7The Red Sowing: A tense episode with dragon feasts and political maneuvering.Character arcs and dragon rider trials.Predictions for the season finale.Christmas Movies and Shows"Five Star Christmas" "The Best Man Holiday" – weddings, secrets, and holiday drama. A discussion of cheesy Hallmark movies and nostalgic TV episodes like "Full House" and "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."[00:52:00] Voting PSAThe importance of registering to vote and checking registration status.Tips for early voting and mail-in ballots.[00:53:00] Next Week's PreviewThe Good Place Season 3: Discussion plans with Amelia.House of the Dragon season finale predictions and review schedule.Listener EmailA cheeky inquiry from a listener who “stole Christmas” to find peace and quiet but ended up returning everything. Is he the asshole?Call to Action:Register to vote and ensure your voice is heard. Check your registration status and prepare for the upcoming elections. Your vote matters!Thank you for tuning in, and happy Christmas in July from all of us at Geek Girl Soup!

The Gladstone gallery director Alissa Bennett was one of a legion to fall under the thrall of Donna Tartt's 1992 novel The Secret History. A years-spanning mystery told in reverse, the book has sold some five million copies and remains a cult fan favorite. It details a small cadre of college students studying ancient Greek at an isolated North East campus. Myth, reality, and ritual overlap and ultimately Dionysian rites collide with hubris. Here is how Bennett sums up the protagonists: "while their fantasies ricochet around a technicolor past filled to overflowing with gods and mysteries and the seismic tragedies of Homer, their bodies remain tethered to a Taco Bell present." The book has yet to be seen on the big screen, but Bennett has managed to find a super-low-budget obscure video art adaption from 2006, which is now on view as part of the "The Secret History," (on view through August 2) a group art exhibition she curated, on view now at Gladstone 64, the gallery's upper east side outpost in a converted townhouse. The artists featured in the fascinating show range from familiar names like Matthew Barney, Rachel Rose, and Hope Atherton to younger artists like Matt Hilvers and Karyn Lyons, and her own personal astrologer (and former Art Angle guest) Micki Pellerano. Bennet joined Artnet editor William Van Meter to discuss the show, and her meandering path in life that includes a stint as a runway model, a co-host alongside Lena Dunham of the acclaimed podcast The C-Word, a teacher at the Yale School of Art, and author of the zine "Dead is Better." Now, she holds a post as a gallery director, and along the way she remembers her mentor, Barbara Gladstone, the legendary gallerist who passed away last month.

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Join us as we delve into the mystical world of Theo Polymorphos, a Florida-based queer artist whose upcoming solo exhibition "Elysian Curves and Parallels" paints a vivid tableau of myth interwoven with modern life. Presented by Dama Gallery on Artsy.net and highlighted in The Bureau of Queer Art's Volume 4, Pink Tide, Theo's work transports viewers into a realm where ancient gods and modern narratives collide from May 8th to August 8th, 2024. In this podcast episode, Theo shares his unique artistic journey, drawing from the wellsprings of nature, classical mythology, and personal introspection. “Mythology breathes through the canvas of my dreams, offering visions that shape my art,” Theo reveals, emphasizing how these age-old tales gain new life through his brush. His artworks aren't just retellings but reimaginings that blend the essence of traditional myths with the poignant realities of queer existence. Listeners will gain insight into Theo's creative process, which begins with a spark—an image or a snippet of poetry—and evolves through a blend of digital and traditional media into intricate narratives that challenge our perceptions of identity and transformation. Exploring themes from Dionysian rituals to the philosophies of Nietzsche, Theo's work invites us to reconsider the narratives we inherit and the ones we pass on. Tune into The Bureau of Queer Art's podcast to hear Theo Polymorphos articulate how his art not only depicts myths but actively participates in their ongoing story, weaving the threads of the past with the vibrant, shifting tapestry of queer lives today. Discover the power of art to reshape stories and forge new legends in "Elysian Fields; Myth Making with Theo Polymorphos." For a transformative artistic experience, explore Theo's exhibition online at Artsy.net through Dama Gallery and experience the lush narrative landscapes he creates. Engage with the art, subscribe to the podcast, and support a rich tradition of queer artistic expression that challenges, delights, and inspires. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/micheal-swank/message

Monday Chats! Join me as we chat about theater, Dionysian plays, the vulnerability of creativity, auditions, renaissance fairs and PowerPoint parties oh my!!! Also included: astrological transits

Get ready for a compelling blend of global affairs and lively conversation! We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Treston Wheat, the mastermind behind the acclaimed 'Geopolitics and Gin' blog. Dr. Wheat, a security expert and our favorite PhD, will guide us through today's most pressing geopolitical issues, offering insights for protectors and leaders alike.  Join us as we unpack complex challenges and potential solutions while raising a glass (or two) with the good Doctor.  Expect a thought-provoking discussion alongside Dr. Wheat's favorite gin concoctions and other libations. Find Geopolitics and Gin here.  Give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com

Join us this week for an extended Masonic Mythbusters episode with WB:. Patrick Dey! This week Patrick traces the lineage of one of the most mysterious groups talked about in Masonic Literature--The Dionysian Artificers..or is it Architects? The truth will surprise you! Don't miss it! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

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Among Nietzsche's critics, René Girard is perhaps unique. Girard's understanding of human civilization and the origins of human culture is that it is based on ritual, collective violence against a scapegoated individual - and he argues that Nietzsche is one of the only thinkers hitherto who understood this. Nietzsche's famous formula - Dionysus versus the Crucified - is the title of Girard's critical essay on Nietzsche. He does not quibble with Nietzsche's framing of the situation, but rather with Nietzsche's conclusions. While Nietzsche takes up for the side of Dionysus, Girard stands on the side of the Crucified, arguing that Nietzsche was fundamentally wrong to lament the ascendance of Christianity and to yearn for a return to the Dionysian. In the course of Nietzsche's defense of Dionysus, he put forward moral theories that were "untenable", and become increasingly "inhuman". Among the many commenters of Nietzsche, both disciples and critics, it is rare to find a figure like Girard, who recognizes Nietzsche's brilliance, but totally condemns his legacy. Join me today to learn about the life of Rene Girard, his theories of mimetic desire and scapegoating, and the impassioned case he puts forward for The Crucified.

This week we dig through the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and uncover the activities of the Dionysian mystery schools. Our initiatic guide through the villa of mysteries is wonderful Peter Mark Adams author of ‘Mystai: Dancing out the Mysteries of Dionysos'. This week: What does initiation into the mystery schools look like, Just who is Dionysos, The ecstatic rush of possession, where can we get those sweet Dionysian cult rings?, and much more   Get Peter's book direct from Scarlet Imprint here – https://scarletimprint.com/publicatio… Peter's author page at Scarlet Imprint – https://scarletimprint.com/peter-mark… Peter's own site – https://petermarkadams.com/ Peter Mark Adams Bio: Peter Mark Adams is an author, poet, and essayist specialising in the ethnography and visuality of ritual, sacred landscape, esotericism, consciousness and healing. Peter has over twenty years experience with energy-based healing modalities including rebirthing breathwork, meridian therapies, and Reiki. As a professional author, Peter's non-fiction is published by Scarlet Imprint and Inner Traditions; literary prose and poetry largely in Corbel Stone Press' literary journal ‘Reliquiae: Journal of Nature, Landscape & Mythology' and a range of essays examining other than human encounters in the peer-reviewed journals ‘Paranthropology: Journal of Anthropological Approaches to the Paranormal' and ‘The Journal of Exceptional Experiences and Psychology'. With a background in Philosophy from the University of Liverpool; Peter pursues advanced studies with the Warburg Institute's School of Advanced Studies in London covering iconology and iconographic theory; Renaissance art and material culture.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/remDjnfRRSEA deep dive on Philosophy VS Religion, from Plato's Dionysian core beneath his Noble Lies to Nietzsche's understanding of Prometheus as a mask of Dionysus and its relation to his gospel of the Superman.Go to https://www.patreon.com/breaktherules to get exclusive content (such at the recent Jason Jorjani Q&A) and support the show!Previous Discussions:Mithra - Influence of Mithraic Mysteries on the Western World - Jason Reza Jorjani PhDhttps://youtu.be/lkmNO0-0SNM?si=hpguUhssP8MU0jlgZarathustra: Founder of GNOSIS | Jason Reza Jorjanihttps://youtu.be/wPEblQMQaWc?si=mvodESMqW13IC7UfPlato's Terrifying Secret Doctrines | Jason Reza Jorjanihttps://youtu.be/lBRebPG_NK4?si=O0iqlFvnJ29c2qN_Gods & Aliens | Who Controls Reality? | Jason Reza Jorjanihttps://www.youtube.com/live/TfMVM8o3gRE?si=dSfInFzw9fNF_x-8Jason Jorjani's BTR appearances: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRAougf146r-Kaans0Egbv0gxw1dU104w====================================================Dr. Jason Reza JorjaniPh.D Philosophy https://www.youtube.com/@prometheism3174https://jasonrezajorjani.com/Read Dr. Jorjani's new book "Erosophia"https://www.amazon.com/Erosophia-Jason-Reza-Jorjani/dp/1915755522Gnostic Informanthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdweFMJ5DGj7_q5IcpQhPQhttps://www.patreon.com/GnosticInformantLev Polyakovhttps://twitter.com/Levpohttps://levpo.substack.com/http://youtube.com/levpolyakov====================================================FOLLOW BTR:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/breaktherulesDISCORD: https://discord.gg/hHTNg3MTwitter - http://twitter.com/breakth3rulesInstagram - http://instagram.com/breakth3rulesFacebook

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Today's Terminus dispatch: an episode with a much more positive tone than our last. This installment features two Terminus veterans returning with multifaceted and excellent records, proudly continuing traditions of understated greatness. First up: the return of Inquisition, whose new record reaches backward into the band's catalog for a restored aggression but also peeks into the future with an array of unusual non-metal guitar influences. Second: Narbeleth, coming in hot off the tremendous success of their previous record, choose a more difficult path, where their unique style of Franco-Finnish black metal plays with the edges of strange rhythm and dissonance, making for music as tense and fearful as it is ecstatic and Dionysian. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:43 - Inquisition - Veneration of Medieval Mysticism and Cosmological Violence (Agonia Records) 0:59:18 - Interlude - Inquisition - “Baptized in Black Goat Blood,” fr. Magnificent Glorification of Lucifer (No Colours Records, 2004) 1:03:01 - Narbeleth - A Pale Crown (Folter Records) 1:51:00 - Outro - Narbeleth - “Moon of A Thousand Shapes,” fr. Svmma Cvm Nox Arcana (Folter Records, 2021) Terminus links: Terminus on Youtube Terminus on Patreon Terminus on Instagram Terminus on Facebook thetrueterminus@gmail.com

601 - Recorded live on January 09, 2024 Best of 2023: Compilations, Live Albums, & Singles - Featuring some of my favorites from each category. Full 'Best of' lists can be found here: nstmradio.com/blog/best-of-2023/ Ambience for the night: Nortfalke - de widde juvver nortfalke.bandcamp.com/album/de-widde-juvver-2 **Playlist** 1) Skuggeheim - Begravd blandt Grantr​æ​r 2) Carved Cross - Live in Turin (excerpt) 3) Sandworm - Hihn Shovar 4) Kroda - Black Carpathian Spines (live) 5) Ifernach - Cut the Head and Drink the Blood **talk** 6) Collier d'Ombre - Outpost Death Perennial 7) Iku-Turso - Chastise Thyself (live) 8) Bathiel - Det Evige Tidsløp 9) Ride For Revenge - Passages for Greater Self (live) **talk** 10) Yoth Iria - Tyrants (live) Live every Tuesday at 9pm ET on NSTMRadio.com BEST OF 2023 - Compilations, Live Albums, & Singles 1) Zombi Danz Magazine #3 - A Brazilian Devil-Worshipper's Prayer Book (comp) 2) Skuggeheim - Samlede Verker (comp) 3) Vrasubatlat - .​.​.​at the Altar of Dread (comp) 4) Carved Cross - Live in Turin (comp) 5) Ieschure - Evil Spirit (single) 6) Blood Coloured Beast - Ծես (Tses) (comp) 7) Kroda - 20 Years of Black Carpathian Kroda Metal (live) 8) Ride For Revenge - Born ALIVE Abortion (live) 9) Ifernach - Post Apocalyptic Apotheosis (comp) 10) Altare Productions - Ten Years of Devotion (comp) 11) Temple Of The Beast - Temple III: Reborn into Darkness (Of mirth, of wine, & Dionysian debauchery) (single) 12) Cold Northern Breeze - Freezing Wintermoon "Det Nye Blod Av Ekte Norsk Svart Metal" (comp) 13) Strymer - His Dying Last Devotion (single) 14) Yoth Iria - Embracing the Mexican Shadows - Live Rites of YOTH IRIA (live) 15) Murder On Ponce - The Seeds Of Ruin II (comp) 16) Iku-Turso - Ikuinen Steelfest MMXXII Live (live) 17) Moon Oracle - Totemic Lord (single) 18) Eerie Silence Productions - Thy Decrepit Yearning, Vol.1 (comp) 19) Gegenentwurf - Erste Skizze (single) 20) Archvile - Violent Without Mercy (single)

If you've heard of Dioynsus, you're likely aware of his associations with grapes, wine, and theatre. The famous Theatre Dionysia was the site where some of the ancient world's greatest scripted performances were staged in honor of the god. But what is the connection between wine and theatre? The power of wine to remove inhibitions parallels the power of art to strip away the socialized self to reveal—through the donning of the theatrical mask—the true inner self. Wine and art are a path to unfiltered truth. This, in its purest and most idealistic form is the ideology of the Dionysian mysteries; a cult of drunk, naked, conspiratorial revelers tearing a fully grown bull limb from limb deep in the forests outside the Greek city state.

What we have heard and we've read in the Bible, well it ain't necessarily so. So goes the old Porgy and Bess song. Perhaps they did not read Thomas Moore's version, Gospel The Book of John, in which regardless of religion or atheism one discovers a deeper more meaningful spirituality hidden in the root meanings of the words used. Unfortunately, much of the work of John and others has been turned into moralistic dogma. But what we find in the root language is a more celebrative, deeply mystical and loving message. In Moore's book we discover a different Jesus than the one described for us by earlier translations. This new rendition of Jesus is Dionysian in his urging us toward a full and meaningful celebration of living. He tells us that we are to remember who we are, and he guides us to that knowledge with his actions and words. Come learn of this new Jesus. See if you like him now.

What we have heard and we've read in the Bible, well it ain't necessarily so. So goes the old Porgy and Bess song. Perhaps they did not read Thomas Moore's version, Gospel The Book of John, in which regardless of religion or atheism one discovers a deeper more meaningful spirituality hidden in the root meanings of the words used. Unfortunately, much of the work of John and others has been turned into moralistic dogma. But what we find in the root language is a more celebrative, deeply mystical and loving message. In Moore's book we discover a different Jesus than the one described for us by earlier translations. This new rendition of Jesus is Dionysian in his urging us toward a full and meaningful celebration of living. He tells us that we are to remember who we are, and he guides us to that knowledge with his actions and words. Come learn of this new Jesus. See if you like him now.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #552 is an hour of improvised visionary acoustic music recorded live every Monday at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts and features The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas.  Today's show, recorded in mid-November of 2023, begins with the upbeat folk workout “In The Dark Of The Night” featuring a fine, narrative vocal from Mariam and “You Are At Peace” is a gorgeous, stately, gospel-tinged song with a fine vocal and sensitive, filigreed piano work.  “Let's Be One” is a gorgeous, shaded piece, spacious and evocative, driven by Mariam's tight ukulele work against Craig's fundamental congas and braided through with sophisticated chord journeys from the piano.  Following various movements, “Let's Be One” settles into a powerful, hypnotic drone as a feature for Mariam's outstanding voice and flute conversations.  Today's blues “Every Day Count Your Blessings” carries a Ray Charles influence in rhythm and structure and showcases rocking, astringent blues harp and vocals from Mariam.  “Step On The Button To Change The World” comes in hushed and sweet with Craig's earth groove a perfect support for Mariam's chiming mandolin and Bob's rich, active piano.  “Thistle In The Wind” comes from Mariam's children's album and is a charming, naïve folk blues adorned with Mariam's gorgeous vocal above a soundstage of churning congas, airtight ukulele and spidery Delta blues piano.  “Flowers Of Delight” is a psychedelic, heavy-with-summer devotional song from Mariam's “Release” album, an intoxicating cloud of August dusk and “Filling My Heart With Peace” closes today's show as a driving, Dionysian apex coda to the drifting “Flowers Of Delight”. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Keegan (of The Nietzsche Podcast) graciously agreed to speak with me. I intended to ask him questions about himself, a few of which I get to eventually by way of a detour through discussions about education, Bachelor's degrees, prosperity gospel, wokeness, privileged guilt, the priests of the Identity Politics religion, plastic straws, Trump, Elon, coal-rolling, chewing gum and more. Keegan tells me things about music festivals, the underground music scene, writing and performing music, the Apollonian and Dionyian aspects of the artistic process, ecstasy, Dionysian rites, Elvis, swooning, waltzing, how masturbating can make you blind, chronic illness, pity, the use and abuse of history, fetishism, atheism, mysticism, and of course, Nietzsche. Check out Keegan's educational and artistic productions Slumbering Suns: https://slumberingsun.bandcamp.com/album/the-ever-living-fire and https://open.spotify.com/artist/7znYBHw9e9cY7KKbLXpUsS The Nietzsche Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZARzVCRfJZDCyeKjvIEfE YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpsrJufAUNXwot-znspubbg

Note: this is a re-release of a previously published episode of the same title. I edited out about 20 minutes of obnoxious nagging and repetitive harping, but didn't add anything new. In this episode, I consider ugliness, infertility and other kinds of less-than-ideal states of human being and suggest that Nietzsche's philosophy—especially his views on “free will” and resentment—can help an ugly, infertile woman accept her fate without necessarily becoming a feminist. I describe some of the aspects of what I do consider to be misogyny: the hatred of woman that is corollary to the hatred and denial of this real, embodied, transitory, beautiful, painful, phenomenal life. I contend that Nietzsche's reverence for the Dionysian—the ancient worship of sexuality, sex, pregnancy, child birth and the pain and beauty of Life and Death—betrays him as a man who—rather than hating woman—actually honors the profoundly sacred task of conception, procreation and child birth and the women who participate in this eternally holy rite.

This episode I'm joined by Silviya Serafimova who is  Associate Professor at the Department of Ethical Studies, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She holds a Ph.D in Ethics from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.  In this episode we discuss the philosophy Peter Wessel Zapffe primarily from Serafimova's book 'IN SEARCH OF THE “UNIVERSE'S HELPLESS CAPTIVE”. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/77abuTVYNG Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

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The guys batch up a Dionysian crowdpleaser in celebration of their new single, Gardens of Gomorrah, available now!SANGRIA RECIPE1 bottle Dry Red Wine1/2 cup Orange Juice1/2 cup Brandy1 Orange, cut into wedges1 Lemon, cut into wedges1 Apple, cored and diced2 tbsp SugarIn a large pitcher, muddle sugar and fruit for 30 seconds. Add brandy and orange juice and muddle again. Add wine and stir (many suggest letting Sangria steep refrigerated overnight.) Serve in a wine glass with ice. Garnish with orange wheel.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A selection of verses taken from various texts from the works of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, (flourished c. 500), probably a Syrian monk who, known only by his pseudonym, wrote a series of Greek treatises and letters for the purpose of uniting Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian theology and mystical experience. In the early sixth century, a series of writings of a mystical nature, known as the Corpus Areopagiticum or Corpus Dionysiacum was ascribed to the Areopagite. They have long been recognized as pseudepigrapha, and their author is now called "Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite". The author pseudepigraphically identifies himself in the corpus as "Dionysius", portraying himself as Dionysius the Areopagite, the Athenian convert of Paul the Apostle mentioned in Acts 17:34 According to Pseudo-Dionysius, God is better characterized and approached by negations than by affirmations. All names and theological representations must be negated. According to pseudo-Dionysius, when all names are negated, "divine silence, darkness, and unknowing" will follow. The Dionysian corpus was absorbed into Greek and Eastern Christian theologies and also influenced mystics in the Western church, such as Meister Eckhart. Thomas Aquinas was among those who wrote commentaries on the works. There remains for the Christian reader no theologian or scholar quite as enigmatic as Pseudo-Dionysius.

Karl Kerenyi collaborated with Jung in demonstrating the psychological meaning of Greek mythology. Kerenyi found in Hermes a representation of “a third way of living life, besides the Apollonian rational and the Dionysian irrational. God of jokes and journeys, thieves and magicians, the tricky Guide of Souls” arrives as surprise. Like the quicksilver that is his Roman name, Mercury/Hermes appears on winged sandals, heralding the new. Hermes disdains regulation and law to deliver new ideas, dissolve opposites, and provide decisive experiences. Just as he alone traversed the realms--from the heights of Mt. Olympus to the underworld of Hades--Hermes now swifts his way from the unconscious to ego awareness. The agent of creativity and transformation, Hermes is the symbol of a living reality seeking conscious acknowledgement. How we perceive his message is not his interest. He is already gone.  Dream I'm on a piece of inhabited land, by the shore, with many others in a beach town. Some of the people I know, some I do not. Across the water is an island. It looks like Devil's Tower in Wyoming (the one in Close Encounters of the Third Kind), but this island is lush, tropical and Jurassic. It's a beautiful day, close to sunset, and the view is gorgeous. All of the sudden we all realize there are three enormous boats that look like cruise ships balancing on the edge of the top of the island. They're huge, a third of the height of the island. One looks old, two look new. No one knows how they got there. There is a theory they went ashore when the water level was higher, but we all know that doesn't make much sense... we would have seen them there long ago, but in this case they just appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. We all realize they're about to fall as they're balanced precariously. As we anticipate an enormous crash, we take shelter. I can see them fall slowly off the top of the island, to the base. There is a lot of destruction - so much dust and debris, and the sky gets very hazy. But I am safe. The next morning, we wake up, and it's a beautiful day. The shape of the island across the water is totally different. It's been totally reconstructed by the crash of the boats (which are no longer visible). The island looks a lot less ominous in shape. I look to my left and see that some of the debris from the island has landed in the water, which allowed for a bike path to be built from our land to the island, across the water. I realize perhaps this crash has actually improved things for the better, and everything feels calm and beautiful.  References Karl Kerenyi. Hermes: Guide of Souls. https://www.amazon.com/Hermes-Guide-Souls-Karl-Ker%C3%A9nyi/dp/0882140949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I4D9IBIDRT16&keywords=Hermes+Kerenyi&qid=1659983961&s=books&sprefix=hermes+kerenyi%2Cstripbooks%2C71&sr=1-1 Rafael Lopez-Pedraza. Hermes and His Children. https://www.amazon.com/Hermes-His-Children-4th-Ed/dp/3856307354  

Friedrich Nietzsche is famous for espousing a philosophy that may be a help in wrestling with existential angst and finding meaning in life.My guest would say that Nietzsche's philosophy may also be useful for figuring out something else: how to have a healthy relationship with modern technology. His name is Nate Anderson and he's the author of In Emergency, Break Glass: What Nietzsche Can Teach Us About Joyful Living in a Tech-Saturated World. Today on the show, Nate, who's a deputy editor at the website Ars Technica, shares how someone who grew up loving technology and has spent his career writing about it, reached a point where he felt disenchanted with its effects on his life, and why he turned to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche for insights on how to approach tech more fruitfully. We then turn to the way tech has made life too safe, easy, and frictionless, and how Nietzschean goals, asceticism, and creative, self-overcoming exertion can help us find deeper fulfillment. Nate unpacks four Nietzsche-inspired guidelines for information consumption, the importance of the physical body in thinking and feeling, and our need to embrace greater Dionysian energy and perhaps live a bit more dangerously.   Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: A Primer on Friedrich Nietzsche — His Life and Philosophical StyleAoM Article: Say Yes to Life — An Accessible Primer on Nietzsche's Big IdeasAoM Article: Nietzsche's 66 Best AphorismsAoM Podcast #480: Hiking With NietzscheAoM Article: Solvitur Ambulando — It Is Solved By WalkingAoM Podcast #215: Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction (With Matthew Crawford)AoM Podcast #796: The Life We're Looking ForTwilight Zone episode “A Nice Place to Visit”Connect With Nate AndersonNate on Ars TechnicaListen to the Podcast! (And don't forget to leave us a review!)Listen to the episode on a separate page.Download this episode.Subscribe to the podcast in the media player of your choice.Listen ad-free on Stitcher Premium; get a free month when you use code “manliness” at checkout.Podcast SponsorsClick here to see a full list of our podcast sponsors.Transcript Coming Soon