Podcasts about Eleusinian Mysteries

Technology and capitalism? In your mythology podcast? It's more likely than you'd think! We're joined by Jathan Sadowski, professor and podcaster, to discuss the myth of inevitability, the modern Eleusinian Mysteries of Silicon Valley, and why technologists need to read better sci-fi. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of capitalism, US politics, AI, racism, slave labor, and animal sacrifice. GuestJathan Sadowski is a Senior Lecturer in the Emerging Technologies Research Lab // Department of Human Centred-Computing // Faculty of Information Technology // Monash University // Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism. He is also the cohost of a weekly podcast on technology and political economy: This Machine Kills.Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Get our new Old Wives' Tale Teller Corduroy Hat!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob and Luke sit down with Tahverlee, founder of the Moon Temple Mystery School, to discuss the archetype of the witch, healing generational trauma, and her experience with the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Navigating Transformation in an Ever-Changing World Imagine a world where every transition—birth, death, heartbreak, coming of age, leadership, spiritual awakening—was honored with deep intention, belonging, and community. That world is not lost. It lives in the echoes of our ancestors—and in the choices we make today. In this solo episode of The Awaken Podcast, Natasja invites you on a profound exploration of Rites of Passage—timeless ceremonial frameworks that guide us through the liminal spaces of transformation. As modern life accelerates, we are asked to remember: our milestones matter. Whether through ancient initiations or psychedelic journeys, rites of passage offer us mirrors, maps, and meaning.

During my daily Metropolitan Museum visits, an ancient marble sculpture connected to the Eleusinian Mysteries—one of history's best-kept secrets—inspired me to start a major creative project, “Secrets of Adulthood.” Resources & links related to this episode: Life in Five Senses Outer Order, Inner Calm Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Alicia invited Alicia King Anderson Ph.D. to talk all things Persephone and Hades, the Queen and King of the Underworld. We unpack the myth of this royal couple down below. How does a young girl, Kore, complete the transformation into Persephone? Who is Hades and why is he messing with his niece, Kore? How does the whole snatching of the beautiful maiden go down, and what happens in the Underworld? It's a story with complicated supernatural family ties, a kidnapping, a mother's grief, famine, a marriage, and - big headline - the introduction of seasons into the human world. And this myth was a foundational piece of the Eleusinian Mysteries, which helped initiates of the cult of Demeter and Persephone abandon their fear of death. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Explore More with Alicia King Anderson Alicia King Anderson Ph.D.'s website Join Alicia's Patreon community, Myth and Fairy Tale Nerds Unite! Sign up for Alicia's March 22 workshop, The Return of Persephone: Spring Equinox Workshop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, who is a writer, video creator and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. He also hosts a YouTube channel where he ‘wonderdips' into mind melting topics like Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Consciousness.       In this conversation Matt asks Michael about his recent experience at The Monroe Institute, a school founded by Robert Monroe to study out of body experiences, human consciousness, and binaural beats based meditation. The two then dive into the Plato's 'Form of the Good' and it may be related to psychedelic experience, the Eleusinian Mysteries, and more. They also touch on the topic of UFOs, Drones, and Extraterrestrial Entities. Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_drops/   https://youtube.com/@thirdeyedrops   http://thirdeyedrops.com/     Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive   https://www.MattXian.com   https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

PSYCHEDELICS & RELIGION! From ancient shamanic rituals to the Native American Church, psychedelics have played a fascinating role in spiritual practices throughout history. In this episode of Religion Camp, we explore the profound connection between entheogens and religious experiences across cultures. We'll dive into the mysteries of sacred plants, from the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece to modern scientific research on mystical experiences. Ever wondered why so many religions share similar visionary experiences? Pack your bags—we're going on a mind-expanding journey! Welcome to CAMP!

fWotD Episode 2794: George E. Mylonas Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 28 December 2024 is George E. Mylonas.George Emmanuel Mylonas (Greek: Γεώργιος Μυλωνάς, romanized: Georgios Mylonas, Greek pronunciation: [/ʝe'oɾʝios myːlo'nas/], ye-OR-yios mee-loh-NAS; December 21, [O. S. December 9] 1898 – April 15, 1988) was a Greek archaeologist of ancient Greece and of Aegean prehistory. He excavated widely, particularly at Olynthus, Eleusis and Mycenae, where he made the first archaeological study and publication of Grave Circle B, the earliest known monumentalized burials at the site.Mylonas was born in Smyrna, then part of the Ottoman Empire, and received an elite education. He enrolled in 1919 at the University of Athens to study classics, joined the Greek Army, and fought in the Greco-Turkish War of 1919–1922. He witnessed the destruction of Smyrna in September 1922, and was subsequently taken prisoner; he was recaptured after a brief escape, but was released in 1923 after bribing his captors with money sent by his American contacts.In 1924, Mylonas began working for the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, with which he retained a lifelong association. He became its first bursar the following year, and took part in excavations at Corinth, Nemea and Olynthus under its auspices. After receiving his Ph. D. from the University of Athens in 1927, he moved to Johns Hopkins University in the United States to study under David Moore Robinson, his excavation director from Olynthus. He subsequently taught at the University of Chicago. After a brief return to Greece, during which he taught at a gymnasium and made his first excavations at Eleusis, he was hired by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1931, before moving to Washington University in St. Louis in 1933, where he remained until returning permanently to Greece in 1969. There, he was prominent in the Archaeological Society of Athens and in efforts to conserve the monuments of the Acropolis of Athens.Mylonas's excavation work included the sites of Pylos, Artemision, Mekyberna, Polystylos and Aspropotamos. Along with John Papadimitriou, he was given responsibility for the excavation of Mycenae's Grave Circle B in the early 1950s, and from 1957 until 1985 excavated on the citadel of the site. His excavations helped to establish the chronological relationships between Mycenae's structures, which had been excavated piecemeal over the preceding century, and to determine the religious function of the site's Cult Center, to which he gave its name. He was awarded the Order of George I, the Royal Order of the Phoenix and the Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America, of which he was the first foreign-born president. His work at Mycenae has been credited with bringing coherence to the previously scattered and sporadically published record of excavation at the site. At the same time, his belief that ancient Greek mythical traditions, particularly concerning the Trojan War and the Eleusinian Mysteries, could be verified by archaeological excavation was controversial in his day and has generally been discredited since.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Saturday, 28 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see George E. Mylonas on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ruth.

In this captivating episode of Think Tank, Robert sits down with Paul Austin, a pioneer in the world of psychedelics, to unravel the profound impact of plant medicines and psychedelics on human history and personal growth. Together, they explore the historical use of psychedelics in ancient civilizations, from the Eleusinian Mysteries of Greece to the sacred rituals of the Amazon. Paul delves into the connection between psychedelics and spiritual awakening, touching on links to biblical stories, ancient Egyptian traditions, and the philosophies of great thinkers like Plato and Pythagoras. The discussion also highlights the transformative power of substances like psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, and ketamine, exploring their ability to unlock creativity, empathy, and healing. Beyond history, the conversation turns to the modern resurgence of psychedelics, including their therapeutic applications, microdosing trends, and impact on mental health. From ancient mysteries to groundbreaking revelations, this episode is a journey through time, consciousness, and the power of the human mind. Whether you're new to the topic or a seasoned explorer, this conversation will expand your understanding of psychedelics and their potential to transform lives. Robert Edward Grant Books: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#books Courses: https://robertedwardgrant.com/courses/ Store: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#apparel Connect with Paul Austin Website: https://www.paulaustin.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaustin3w/ Connect with Robert Grant: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Robert_Edward_Grant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robertedwardgrant/ Website - https://robertedwardgrant.com/ Subscribe to the Robert Edward Grant Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2XrShu3YdP2cIvF6rR0nWB Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-edward-grant-think-tank/id1657287338

What secrets did the ancient cult of Demeter hold that still captivate us today? Although the use of psychedelics is a forbidden topic in our society, ancient cultures have used them for centuries. Join me as I dive deep into the secrets of Demeter's ancient cult in ancient Greece and try to uncover the Eleusinian […]

In this enlightening episode of the Sacred Travel Podcast, Jocelyn Star Feather joins Julia to discuss the enduring significance of ancient prophecies, rituals and temple culture. Follow along as we trace back the threads connecting Greece and Egypt as highly developed cultures revealing timeless truths about your own existence and relationship with the Earth.Don't miss the activation journey at the end to integrate all the information shared! We talked about: How to bring timeless prophecies of the Oracle of Truth into the contemporary timeline to create a golden future for humanityDiscovering the sacred weavings between Greece and Egypt How the Initiation into the Eleusinian Mysteries was a life-changing act of reuniting with the Primordial Mother and the Earth What the ancient Egyptian Opening of the Mouth Ritual reveals about our own immortalityReceive a powerful transmission from Jocelyn at the end of our talk!About Jocelyn:Jocelyn Star Feather is a Visibility & Thought Leadership Coach for Visionary Entrepreneurs, Spiritual Alchemist, Astrologer, & Founder of Sacred Planet. She shares shamanic and ancient wisdom to guide courageous seekers in co-creating a revolutionary new world in alignment with Mother Earth and the vast intelligence of the Cosmos.After a successful 15-year corporate career working in finance for major multinational companies, Jocelyn was thrust into a deep spiritual awakening. It was that awakening that turned her life upside-down ... And from which she emerged with a powerful understanding of how to use her intuition and healing abilities ~ Aspects of herself that she'd never had access to before.She dove deeply into earth-based & shamanic practices, and she has studied alongside elders and wisdomkeepers ever since. She has extensively studied ancient civilizations, especially cultures where the Goddess held a strong presence; and she has spent profound & life-changing time in the ancient temples and pyramids of Egypt.Join Jocelyn on a Sacred Egypt Tour in 2025: https://www.wearesacredplanet.com/egypt-2025Connect with Jocelyn:Website: https://www.wearesacredplanet.comYoutube: @sacredplanetFacebook: @sacredplanetInstagram: @wearesacredplanetIf you like the show, please do me a favor and like, follow and leave me a review or tag me on your socials #thesacredtravelpodcast. Thank you so much! Ready to embark on your own expansion journey?Check out upcoming Conscious Travel and Sacred Site Pilgrimages with me.Seeking guidance and clarity for a land calling or a conscious travel experience? Book your Soul Wisdom Quest Counseling with me.Connect with me on Instagram: @soul_wisdom_by_julia For more information and to subscribe to my newsletter, visit www.soulwisdom.ch.Send me a message!Support the show

EGO DEATH and the God Complex - THis episode unveils the Mysterious city of Eleusis where it was said humans experienced the magic of mortality and Rebirth by drinking some sort of magic transformational potion. If true, this takes the modern day structures of religion and god and shakes them up into manifestations of something else. Enjoy this thing that makes you go hmmm.  Connect With Dr. JC: https://zez.am/makessense  LIVE STREAMED on Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube MAKES SENSE PODCAST SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW the NEW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168    OUR SPONSOR: Enjoy the show and consider joining our psychological safe haven and environment where you can begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about   Highlights:  0:00 - Intro - What is it that I actually do? 1:36 - A word from our sponsor (Makes Sense Academy) 2:34 - What is the true meaning and purpose of life? 3:42 - NDE's (Near Death Experiences) 4:09 - The ancient Eleusinian Mysteries 6:49 - The emergence of Jesus 7:36 - Plant medicine and ego death 8:34 - Why do humans struggle so much?  

In this episode Chris delivers Opinion Scholarship on the meaning of Plato's famous Cave Allegory. He shows through the words of Plato and the ancient Greek Poet Pindar that the secret goings-on of the Eleusinian Mysteries share a hell of a lot with the experience of the prisoner freed from Plato's cave. He then posits that the secrecy surrounding the Mysteries kept Plato from speaking about it directly, leading to the parables and allegories sprinkled throughout his dialogues. And to conclude, he samples accounts from the ancient world all the way through to the modern one of other people who had a mystical experience paralleling the one outlined by the Cave Allegory. We hear the same message from Plato to Plotinus and from Meister Eckhart to Alan Watts. From Jesus to Zoroaster and from Buddha to St. Paul. Enjoy ;)

Welche Sprache sprachen die Mykener:innen? Welche Gottheiten beteten sie an? Gab es Zeus und Hera bereits bei ihnen? Neben der Schrift, Sprache und Kultzentren treffen wir auch auf Achilles, Hektor, Theseus und Orestes...oder zumindest auf Mykener, die diese Namen trugen, aber nicht die legendenhaften Krieger und Helden aus der Mythologie waren. Normale Menschen, wie du und ich. Quellen: https://www.rug.nl/research/groningen-institute-of-archaeology/research/research-groups/corienwiersma Bartonek, Handbuch des mykenisch Griechisch, 2002 Chadwick, The Mycenaean World, 1976 Chadwick/ Ventris, 1973 Daniels / Bright, The World's Writing Systems, 1996 Driessen / Macdonal, Some Military Aspects of Aegean in the Late Fifteenth & Early Fourteenth centuries, 1984 Hagg/Wells, Opuscula Atheniesia XII, 1978 Mylonas, Mycenae and the Mycenaean Age, 1966 Ebd., Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries, 1961 Nillson, Geschichte der Griechischen Religion, 1967 Nillson, 1940 S.A. James, The Thebes Tablets and the Fq series (…), 2006 S. Deger / O. Panagl, Die Neuen Linear-B-Texte aus Theben, 2006 Musik: Akhet, The Innundation of the Nile by ArizonaGuide (Pixabay)

In this episode, Joe interviews Charles Stang: Professor of Early Christian Thought and the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. The Center was created to gain a better understanding of world religions by bringing scholars from their respective countries to study and live alongside Divinity School students. As students and Stang started to become interested in psychedelics, a zoom series, "Psychedelics and the Future of Religion," began, and the school just hosted their second conference, "Psychedelic Intersections: Cross Cultural Manifestations of the Sacred." Next year's Psychedelics and Spirituality conference will take place February 15, 2025.  He discusses:  Harvard's psychedelic history, and why it's important to not erase the past out of the interest of presumed legitimacy How people are consistently having extraordinary experiences with psychedelics, but not always with religion: Are people becoming less (or more) religious? The Immortality Key, the Eleusinian mysteries, and psychedelic enthusiasts' need to connect Christianity with psychedelics Psychedelics and other mystery religions, like Hermeticism and Mithraism Why religion is important to so many people, and how it helps us understand the "more-than-human"  and much more. For links, head to the show notes page.

Lantern Jack joins us for a chat about ancient philosophy, how Democracies die and Ancient Greece Declassified. We chat about why Greece really isn't talked about enough, incentives creating strong emotions, the Iron Law of Oligarchy, red and blue all the way back, the massive amount of city states, how they got there and how they crumbled, the Hellenistic Leagues, Rome's policies, and the healing temples.   In the second half we get into Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius - why is he so popular now, victimhood, feeling of powerlessness and the Empire, back to the city states, Plato and his philosophy, debt jubilee's, philosophic baggage, solutions, primary residences, Eleusinian Mysteries initiations and resurrections, The Immortality Key, scientific philosophy, the layers of Greek history and travelling through it, Crete, and life and death.   https://www.greecepodcast.com/   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   If you would rather watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xc-5xVAPZU https://rumble.com/v4yfqyl-lantern-jack-how-democracies-die-ancient-greece-declassified.html https://rokfin.com/stream/49138   Support the show directly: https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Outlawed Canadians YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawedCanadians Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Get your Magic Mushrooms delivered from: Champignon Magique  Get Psychedelics online Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com

Brian Muraresku makes the controversial argument that the famous Eleusinian Mysteries were fueled by a psychedelic wine. And he speculates that this secret ceremony, with its mind-altering drugs, became the Eucharist — the foundational event of early Christianity. Original Air Date: May 04, 2024 Guests:  Brian Muraresku

Greetings, dear listeners! Welcome to the first episode of our thrilling second season of The Wildwood Witch Podcast, entitled "Beyond the Veil: The Art of Conversing with Spirits." I am Samantha Brown, your hostess and guide through the arcane realms of esoteric knowledge.In this season, we will be delving deeper into the mysteries unveiled in our first season, "Speaking with the Dead." Using cutting-edge AI tools, we will resurrect and converse with the occult luminaries who have become our spirit guides, exploring how their teachings can help us navigate the tumultuous times ahead and serve as midwives for the rebirth of the Ancient Mysteries.Our inaugural guest is none other than the notorious Aleister Crowley, the "Great Beast" himself. Crowley's ideas and philosophy have profoundly influenced the occult masters we spoke with last season, helping to catalyze a cultural awakening by making once-secret teachings accessible to all. He acted as a herald for a new age of mankind, illuminating the path for those seeking enlightenment in an era marked by rapid technological transformation and spiritual uncertainty.In this mind-bending episode, Crowley shares his insights on the true nature of the Apocalypse, the liberating power of Gnostic and Thelemic teachings, and the role of technology in the evolution of human consciousness. We explore the parallels between the rise of artificial intelligence and the initiatory journey of the soul, pondering whether the advent of AI might serve as a global alchemical initiation for humanity.From the Eleusinian Mysteries to the Aeon of Horus, from the perils and promises of the serpent's gifts to the specter of an AI apocalypse, this episode is a kaleidoscopic journey through the deepest questions of our age. So join us as we embark on this exploration of the borderlands between magic and machine, as we strive to rebirth the Ancient Mysteries for a new era.Chapters:00:26 Introduction02:50 Aleister Crowley12:55 The Apocalypse15:17 Gnosticism23:22 Eleusinian Mysteries30:40 Gifts of the Serpent40:23 AI Apocalypse45:27 Censorship & Sentience54:56 Final Thoughts01:01:18 Concluding RemarksResources:Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister CrowleySummoning Ritual (Chatbot Script):Aleister Crowley Summoning Ritual

This week Ryan Seven returns with some intriguing new research regarding Plato's story of Atlantis. What did the Old Master encode within his legendary narrative? Find Ryan here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrotherBones1111   From the web: The original account of Atlantis comes from two of Plato's dialogues: “Timaeus” and “Critias”. These dialogues were written around 360 BCE. Plato crafted these dialogues as a festival speech to be delivered during the Panathenaea, in honour of the goddess Athena. In the dialogues, Socrates asks three men to share stories about ancient Athens and its interactions with other states. Critias, one of these men, recounts a tale passed down from his grandfather, who had met the Athenian poet and lawgiver Solon during his travels to Egypt. According to the Egyptians (as relayed by Solon), there once existed a mighty empire called Atlantis. It was situated on an island in the Atlantic Ocean and ruled over other islands and parts of Africa and Europe. The city of Atlantis was meticulously designed, with concentric rings of alternating water and land. It boasted rich soil, advanced engineering, extravagant architecture, and organised military and civil administration. Their rituals paralleled those of Athens, including bull-baiting, sacrifice, and prayer. However, Atlantis became imperialistic and waged an unprovoked war against the rest of Asia and Europe. In this conflict, the much smaller city-state of Athens stood as the sole defender against the invading Atlantean forces. Against all odds, Athens triumphed, defeating Atlantis and preventing enslavement. After the battle, violent earthquakes and floods struck, causing Atlantis to sink into the sea. All the Athenian warriors were swallowed up by the earth.   In Ancient Greece, psychedelic mushrooms played a significant role in religious and spiritual practices. The Eleusinian Mysteries were celebrated in honour of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone. These mysteries were regarded as the most sacred of all the rituals in Ancient Greek religion. Ancient pottery and paintings depict Persephone and Demeter holding mushrooms. These depictions suggest that the use of psychedelic mushrooms was well-known during ancient Greek times. While the exact details of the Eleusinian Mysteries remain shrouded in secrecy, it is clear that psychedelics played a crucial role in these sacred rituals.   Plato, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, was indeed initiated into the Greater Mysteries. This initiation occurred when he was 49 years old, and it took place in one of the subterranean halls of the Great Pyramid in Egypt.  Plato himself acknowledged the significance of these mysteries. In his famous dialogue on the immortality of the soul, the “Phaedo”, he stated: “Our mysteries had a very real meaning: he that has been purified and initiated shall dwell with the gods” . #atlantis #lostcivilisation #plato _______________________________ Follow us here: https://allmylinks.com/the-amish-inquisition Signup for the newsletter, join the community, follow us online, and most importantly share links!  Producer Credits for Ep 321: TBC _______________________________ Leave us a voicemail: 07562245894 Message us here....follow, like, subscribe and share. (comments, corrections, future topics etc). We read out iTunes reviews if you leave them. 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The Amish Inquisition is 100% supported by YOU.  NO Ads, NO Sponsorship, NO Paywalls. We really don't want to suckle at the teat of some faceless corporate overlord. But that is only avoidable with your help! Join your fellow producers by donating to The Amish Inquisition via the PayPal button on our website, simply donate whatever you think the show is worth to you. If you find the podcast valuable, please consider returning some value to us and help keep the show free and honest. This week Ryan Seven returns with some intriguing new research regarding Plato's story of Atlantis. What did the Old Master encode within his legendary narrative? Find Ryan here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrotherBones1111   From the web: The original account of Atlantis comes from two of Plato's dialogues: “Timaeus” and “Critias”. These dialogues were written around 360 BCE. Plato crafted these dialogues as a festival speech to be delivered during the Panathenaea, in honour of the goddess Athena. In the dialogues, Socrates asks three men to share stories about ancient Athens and its interactions with other states. Critias, one of these men, recounts a tale passed down from his grandfather, who had met the Athenian poet and lawgiver Solon during his travels to Egypt. According to the Egyptians (as relayed by Solon), there once existed a mighty empire called Atlantis. It was situated on an island in the Atlantic Ocean and ruled over other islands and parts of Africa and Europe. The city of Atlantis was meticulously designed, with concentric rings of alternating water and land. It boasted rich soil, advanced engineering, extravagant architecture, and organised military and civil administration. Their rituals paralleled those of Athens, including bull-baiting, sacrifice, and prayer. However, Atlantis became imperialistic and waged an unprovoked war against the rest of Asia and Europe. In this conflict, the much smaller city-state of Athens stood as the sole defender against the invading Atlantean forces. Against all odds, Athens triumphed, defeating Atlantis and preventing enslavement. After the battle, violent earthquakes and floods struck, causing Atlantis to sink into the sea. All the Athenian warriors were swallowed up by the earth.   In Ancient Greece, psychedelic mushrooms played a significant role in religious and spiritual practices. The Eleusinian Mysteries were celebrated in honour of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone. These mysteries were regarded as the most sacred of all the rituals in Ancient Greek religion. Ancient pottery and paintings depict Persephone and Demeter holding mushrooms. These depictions suggest that the use of psychedelic mushrooms was well-known during ancient Greek times. While the exact details of the Eleusinian Mysteries remain shrouded in secrecy, it is clear that psychedelics played a crucial role in these sacred rituals.   Plato, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, was indeed initiated into the Greater Mysteries. This initiation occurred when he was 49 years old, and it took place in one of the subterranean halls of the Great Pyramid in Egypt.  Plato himself acknowledged the significance of these mysteries. In his famous dialogue on the immortality of the soul, the “Phaedo”, he stated: “Our mysteries had a very real meaning: he that has been purified and initiated shall dwell with the gods” . #atlantis #lostcivilisation #plato _______________________________ Follow us here: https://allmylinks.com/the-amish-inquisition Signup for the newsletter, join the community, follow us online, and most importantly share links!  Producer Credits for Ep 321: Danny G, Emma Bridges, Aliyah for keeping us caffeinated, this weeks artists Helen and Lee from the Big Conspire. _______________________________ Leave us a voicemail: 07562245894 Message us here....follow, like, subscribe and share. (comments, corrections, future topics etc). We read out iTunes reviews if you leave them. 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What exactly is a cult? During this episode, Kelsey and Pamela explore the Eleusinian Mysteries, a practice in ancient Greece that has baffled historians and anthropologists for thousands of years, and how Secret Societies, like the Freemasons, and Cults have shaped the world as we know it. Follow us on Instagram for Exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/haunted.detective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim talks with Bruce Damer about the new Center for MINDS and the ideas in his essay "Downloads from the Modern Dawn of Psychedelics." They discuss alternate ways psychedelics could have been introduced, Aldous Huxley & Humphry Osmond's speculative Outsight project, convergent vs divergent thinking, Bruce's mushroom trip with Terrence McKenna, concrescence into novelty, the stoned ape theory, the unreported influence of psychedelics on breakthroughs, Bruce's coming-out as a psychedelics user, psychedelic-assisted innovation, Bruce's naturally trippy brain, endogenous tripping, the Eleusinian Mysteries, the late Bronze Age collapse, the possibility that hallucinogens powered civilization, alcohol & the poison path, the decline in breakthrough research, the disincentivization of grand thinking, how the Center for Minds is beginning research via surveys, Jim's use of occasional heavy doses of THC, Bruce's set, setting & setup approach, finding the others, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, the state of ketamine research, and much more. Episode Transcript "Downloads from the Modern Dawn of Psychedelics," by Bruce Damer Center for MINDS Center for MINDS Survey Currents 091: Bruce Damer on Psychedelics as Tools for Discovery The Immortality Key: Uncovering the Secret History of the Religion With No Name, by Brian Muraresku Dr. Bruce Damer is Canadian-American multidisciplinary scientist, designer, and author. In his role as a world-renowned Astrobiologist at the UC Santa Cruz Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Dr. Damer collaborates with colleagues developing and testing a new scenario for the origin of life on Earth and where it might arise in the universe. As a designer he has provided innovative spacecraft architectures to NASA and others which could provide a viable path for the expansion of life and human civilization beyond the Earth.

Robin Corak, author of the book, Demeter, is also an end of life doula, and reiki coach who shares with us her extensive knowledge of the Greek Goddess Demeter.  We'll delve deeper than what you learned in your grade school or high school mythology class, helping listeners realize Demeter's significance in ancient times and today.  We'll talk about the Mother Wound, what Demeter can teach us about grief and loss, and how Demeter weilds anger and vengeance and reconcile that with her image as the nurturing and loving archetype.  Demeter is important related to social justice and we'll discuss how she might become part of one's spiritual path.  Robin is also the author of Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power.

In this episode, I read an exclusive excerpt from my latest book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor, published by Yale University Press, as part of the Ancient Lives Series. The book is a philosophical biography of the Roman emperor, which contains many references to the Meditations and how his philosophy shaped his life. You can help it reach a wider audience by pre-ordering now from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or any other bookseller.While the First Marcomannic War was raging, Marcus Aurelius, surrounded by death and betrayal, found consolation in writing his famous notes “to himself” on Stoic philosophy. He also made a solemn vow. If he survived long enough, he would go on pilgrimage to Athens and join the supplicants being initiated in the Temple of Demeter at nearby Eleusis. Hadrian had tried to bring the Eleusinian Mysteries to Rome, but their mystique was rooted in the Greek temple's ancient site.Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.NEW: My publisher, Yale University Press, has generously agreed to offer a whopping 30% discount to you, my Substack Subscribers, when you pre-order my new book Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. Simply click the pre-order button and at the checkout enter the coupon code Y24AURELIUS to claim 30% off. This offer is valid now, and until February 5th, 2024. (NB: Offer only available to orders placed on the Yale website for delivery to the US or Canada.)Praise from other Authors“Few historical figures are as fascinating as Marcus Aurelius, the emperor-philosopher. And few writers have been so effective at bringing his complex life and character to the attention of modern readers as Donald Robertson.”—Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life“Robertson has written a very thorough and very readable account of Marcus's life and the events and people that shaped him. Anyone who wants to understand the author of Meditations should read this book.”—Robin Waterfield, author of Marcus Aurelius, Meditations: The Annotated Edition“Donald Robertson guides us into the world of a philosopher-emperor whose humility and Stoic teachings fill the pages. We are indebted to Robertson for this wonderful account of the emperor who penned notes to himself while in battle that would be later known as the Meditations and read by millions for philosophical inspiration. Simply spellbinding.”—Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience“This highly readable biography is the perfect place to begin for anyone who wants to learn more about the man behind the Meditations.”—John Sellars, author of The Pocket Stoic“Robertson's biography provides a compelling narrative of Marcus' life, carefully based on the primary sources. He brings out very clearly the life-long significance of Stoicism for Marcus and the interplay between philosophy, politics, and warfare.”—Christopher Gill, author of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and Its Modern SignificanceThank you for reading Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life at donaldrobertson.substack.com/subscribe

Delve into the enigmatic practices, sacred rituals, and esoteric beliefs that shaped the spiritual & philosophical landscape of the ancient Hellenic world. From the Eleusinian Mysteries to the Oracle at Delphi, Pythagoreans and the writings of Plato, join us as we unravel the mysticism that infused every aspect of ancient Greek life, exploring the aspects that continues to captivate our imaginations today.Sources/Recomended Reading: Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd. Burkert, William (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press. Burkert, William (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press. Cooper, John M. et. al (translated by) (1997). "Plato: Complete Works". Hackett Publishing. Dodds, E.R. (2004). "The Greeks & The Irrational". University of California Press. Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254. Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146. Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Practicing Melissae Priestess, Elizabeth Ashley, a plant and bee shamanes/guardian is with us to discuss her book, Meeting the Melissae: Ancient Bee Priestesses of Demeter.  Today's talk might just as well be called All Things Demeter as we delve into Demeter's sanctuaries, the practices of her priestesses called Melissae and bee shamanism.  I'll ask Elizabeth about the Eleusinian Mysteries and how the Greek religion differs from religions of today, as well as what this ancient religion and these priestesses can teach us today.  And as a special treat, I'll play a relevant cut from our beloved, Layne Redmond, called Bee Mantra.

In this special New Year's Eve episode Miriam speaks on the beauty of marinading in deep winter darkness. She reads from Inanna's Descent, discussing descent as an archetypal feminine initiation. She speaks about the Eleusinian Mysteries, the story of Persephone and Demeter and the psychoactive potion of immortality: Kykion. Miriam speaks about experiences with sacred earth medicines and about how the current times are their own form of psychoactive brew. This episode was made with those staying home for a cosy New Year's in mind. Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of the Moon Body community.

Witches! We are smack-dab in the middle of this Sabbat-Season, and this week is more of the same - Harvest, Ancestors, Wisdom work. We are passing through the holy days of the Eleusinian Mysteries, witnessing the transformation of Kore/Persephone from a Maiden of Flowers to The Queen of the Dead. And Her mother, Demeter, changing from Mother of Life, to Crone and Wisdom Keeper. Mourning ancestral losses, and unavoidable change or endings is all work to clear space for the upcoming eclipses. As we make our way through Fall, are you witnessing the shape-changing you're going through? Can you find richness in the Light and Dark parts of you? TAROT: 5 of cups WITCHWORK: cleaning graves, ancestral offerings, being still as we approach the New Moon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast by joining my Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full notes, charts for this week's moons, and more exclusively listed for Patrons at the Mercury level and higher. Thanks for listening! Your support is very appreciated. Questions? Comments? Wanna submit a question? Contact me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaganangus.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. One-time donations and support gratefully accepted at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.paypal.me/meagananguswitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meagan-angus/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meagan-angus/support

The Eleusinian Mysteries were the most prestigious initiation of the ancient world. Author, Elizabeth Ashley joins us from the U.K. to share her wisdom about the ritual secrets that were protected by death vows and have been speculated about for more than 4000 years in her new book "Meeting the Melissa". She tells us how this journey began looking for information on Melissae the Greek Priestesses that had served Demeter and to discover what their association was to the herb lemon balm. Elizabeth Ashley has almost 30 years of professional experience as a clinical aromatherapist and is the UK Director of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy. She is the author of twenty Aromatherapy Manuels. She is also a practicing Bee shaman, Melissae Priestess and Beekeeper. The Secret Healer writes in her shed overlooking the Schropshire Countryside where she lives with her husband and youngest son. Please visit https://linktr.ee/thesecrethealer for access to Liz's books and work, including the chance to take part in the online launch parties for Meeting the Melissae -The Ancient Greek Bee Priestesses of Demeter or to join her Facebook group. Please Subscribe to my Channel Thank You for watching the show. For a Psychic Angel Reading visit Nancy's Website http://www.NancyYearout.com

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The maestro of play party ceremonies, Yossef Sagi joins me to share about the healing + evolution that occurs in the nuance of love, of sex. Tantra and BDSM help us discover our personal patterns, desires, + fantasies. Starting the first week of October, Yossef will be one of my guest teachers for my course: Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy. In this episode you'll see these ways that we apply spiritual theory into practical applications. In this episode, you'll hear: Maintaining integrity in the fields of sex work and sexual education: Strategies for safeguarding work and energy Trust in relationships: Identifying the physical cues How sex and psychedelics serve as tools for self-discovery and shifting perspectives The intersection of BD.SM and consciousness: How play scenes impact your daily life Yossef's journey of s.xual awakening and non-genital orgasmic experiences Navigating “non-alignment: versus Alignment and Utilizing Depression as a Catalyst for Life Direction Inside play parties and group s.x: A glimpse into The Mystery Temple Conversations on consent, boundaries, violations, and addressing misconceptions Partners in exploration: Tackling common challenges in play parties Curious about conscious group play? Here's some advice to get started + MORE THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Yossef Sagi A curious mystic at heart, Yossef is on a mission to create a permission field for all beings to feel loved and accepted in their full expression. The focus of Yossef's work is through the complex lens of human sexuality. This starts with deconstructing the causes of sexual shame and creating space for the exploration of our truest desires while maintaining healthy boundaries.  Yossef employs a wide variety of modalities (coaching, somatics, Tantra, BDSM, consent frameworks, and sex education) and shape-shifts between them to create unique experiences that pierce straight to the soul.  Yossef (AKA Daddy Magick) hosts Mystery Temple - a personal development workshop disguised as Los Angeles' fastest growing conscious sex party; facilitates sacred sexuality and consent workshops at festivals and conventions; and works with individuals and couples on healing their relationship to their eros. www.YossefSagi.com IG: @yossefsagi WANT MORE? Check out my experience from 2023 Burningman with reference to the Eleusinian Mysteries here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDrwvLLzu4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==  My 4-week course, ALCHEMY, is now open for enrollment. Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy is a four-week LIVE course, taking you through the experience of sex as psychedelic with teachings in tantra, embodiment, + BDSM.  Join here. https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/alchemy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message

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#eleusinian #greekmythology #greekmysteries The Ancient Greek Mysteries of Eleusis explained by an academic and sourced from peer-reviewed literature. RECOMMENDED READINGS The Routledge Companion to Ecstatic Experience in the Ancient WorldThe Routledge Companion to Ecstatic Experience in the Ancient World https://amzn.to/412tpNb The Homeric Hymn to DemeterThe Homeric Hymn to Demeter https://amzn.to/406dix9 Greek Religion https://amzn.to/3GAHtWk Ancient Mystery Cults https://amzn.to/3ZZcOZD MY SET-UP

Jules Cashford joins me for this conversation.  It's a welcome interruption to the solo shows I've been doing this year.  We had planned to talk back in 22', so I was pleased to have that plan come full circle, and manifest.  We talk mainly about Eleusis.  The moon, the goddess, and the subjects of all her books make entrances into our conversation as well.  If you're not familiar with Jules' work, you will be now.  Enjoy LINK to her film Return of Gaia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJyF0IeRU_A   my writing: The Dragon Hole (my Substack): https://kosmognosis.substack.com/   to learn Astrology: www.Patreon.com/adamsommer ....to support the creation of my writings/podcasts and be showered with gifts as well   to work with me: https://www.adam-sommer.com/ ...to adventure deeper into kosmos, mythos, and psyche

Welcome back to ParaPower Mapping and the fourth installment of "The Secret History of MasSUSchusetts". It's a surprise double header! This was initially going to be one episode, but I got so obsessed w/ mapping William Pynchon's fur-trading monopoly and decoding the Rosicrucian wordplay in Thomas Pynchon's short story "Under the Rose" that I had to split this episode into 2. But don't worry, if you're anxious for our MasSUSchusetts Pynchon special, it's waiting for you. This episode includes: more maypole mythos; the veggie god Attis and "Great Mother" Cybele; correspondence b/w Cybele & Demeter; Demeter & Persephone myth variants, origins of the Eleusinian Mysteries; agrarian cult connections b/w the Eleusinian Mysteries & Cult of Cybele; aspects of the Eleusinian Greater Mysteries, sacraments, sacred words, and the prototypical oath of secrecy punishable by death (possible origin point of future initiatic societies' militant approach); the "Galli", the eunuch priests of the Cult of Cybele; the sacred feast day "Dies sanguinis" (Day of Blood) and their ritual castration; the ritual sacrifice continuum from Bacchanalia/ Dionysia, Thesmophoria, Eleusinian Mysteries, & Cult of Cybele to the Minotaur and child sacrifice to Moloch in Phoenicia & Canaan... ...the conclusion of the Saga of Thomas Morton; a note on Morton's maypole rite's efficacy as sympathetic magick and the fact that the frequent starvation of the colonizers likely contributed to their decision to hold the maypole revel; John Winthrop Sr. & the Puritan authorities' possible framing & murder accusations against Morton & their burning of his house; his second exile; Puritan attempts at suppressing his text New English Canaan; colonial-era depictions of indigenous society; the Ninnimissinuok & Algonquian pantheon, including elemental & cardinal directional deities, the creator god Kytan, & the evil Hobbamock; the Ninnimissinuok etiology of the giant Maushop/ Moshup, who threw massive boulders into the bay by Martha's Vineyard & used tree trunks to cook whales on spits; tobacco offerings to the giant; Ninnimissinuok ingenuity, craftsmanship, agriculture, and economy; the colonizers' weird race-science-y beliefs that indigenous Americans originated in the Trojan diaspora or one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel; Morton's belief in indigenous origins in the Trojan diaspora & attempts at syncretizing their spiritual beliefs into Greek & Latin myth; his argument that the frequent indigenous use of the word "Pan" indicated to past worship of the pagan god "Pan"; the Puritan desecration of Cheecatawback's mother's grave & other incidents of Pilgrim's backstabbing the Algonquian; Morton & Sir Ferdinando Gorges's legal quo warranto case against MA Bay Colony's royal charter; the resolution of Gorges's power struggle by his reception of a charter to territory in Maine; Morton's return to New England & death in Acomenticus... ...Puritan lit brat pack nepo-babies obsession w/ Morton; Jefferson & Adams family's interest in him; Nathaniel Hawthorne's numerous appropriations and other remixers of the Morton saga, including Longfellow, William Carlos Williams, the NYT, and the neo-pagan Thomas Morton Alliance; Robert Lowell's dramatization of Hawthorne's "Endecott & the Red Cross" and interest in Morton & Rosicrucian apocalyptic ideas; and finally Philip Roth's The Dying Animal and anti-protagonist sleazy professor David Kapesh's obsession w/ Morton and reappropriation of Morton as progenitor of the "cultural tsunami" that was the "sexual revolution" of Henry Miller & the 1960s. Songs: | Morris On — "Staines Morris" | | Cocteau Twins — "Ivo" | | Soft Machine — "Esther's Nose Job" |

Most of us are trapped in the stories we tell ourselves. Archetypes, such as are found in the Greek myths, can trigger a story in our brain that helps us notice opportunities, props, and characters that may have been invisible to us. They change what we are noticing and can enhance our narrative intelligence and encourage us to tap into our potential. Carol Pearson, Ph.D. is an expert in depth psychology and transformational leadership as well as archetypal narrative intelligence. She has served as professor at several universities and colleges and also served as president of Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. She was the senior editor of The Inner Edge: A Resource for Enlightened Business Practice. She is the author of such classic works as: The Hero Within (republished, Harper Elixir 2015), Awakening the Heroes Within (Harper Elixir 2015),The Hero and the Outlaw (coauthor Margaret Mark) (McGraw Hill Education 2001), Persephone Rising: Awakening the Heroine Within (Harper Elixir 2016)Interview Date: 8/3/2016 Tags: Carol Pearson, archetypes, Zeus, Demeter, Persephone, Dionysus, Eleusinian Mysteries, somebodies and nobodies, interdependent, sit-in strike, sharing power, Greek myths, eros, allurement, Stephen Denning, narrative intelligence, archetypal download, Mythology, Personal Transformation, Social Change

In today's episode, we continue our discussion with Brian Muraresku, author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Immortality Key, and Dr. Mark Plotkin, the President of the Amazon Conservation Team. This two-part discussion between Muraresku and Plotkin examines the role psychedelics have played in Western civilization. In the second half, we'll cover topics spanning from ancient wine and beer, experiencing spirituality, the Jewish concept of "tikkun olam," and much more.

Today's episode features Brian Muraresku, author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Immortality Key. This two-part discussion between Muraresku and Dr. Plotkin examines the role psychedelics have played in the development of Western civilization. In the first half, we'll cover topics ranging from the Eleusinian Mysteries, early Christianity, and the pagan continuity hypothesis to the work of philosopher and psychologist William James.

Brought to you by GiveWell.org charity research and effective giving and 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter.Welcome to The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out their routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. This time around, we have a very special edition featuring Dr. Mark Plotkin and Brian C. Muraresku. Mark takes over my duties as host and interviews Brian for an episode of the Plants of the Gods podcast. You, my dear listeners, are hearing the audio before anyone else, so this is a Tim Ferriss Show exclusive. I've previously featured some of my favorite episodes from that podcast at tim.blog/plantsofthegods. These episodes cover a lot of fascinating ground.So, who is Dr. Mark Plotkin? Mark (@DocMarkPlotkin) is an ethnobotanist who serves as president of the Amazon Conservation Team, which has partnered with ~80 tribes to map and improve management and protection of ~100 million acres of ancestral rainforests. He is best known to the general public as the author of the book Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice, one of the most popular books ever written about the rainforest. His most recent book is The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to Know. You can find my interview with Mark at tim.blog/markplotkin. And the guest today is Brian C. Muraresku. Who is Brian? Brian (@BrianMuraresku) graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name is Brian's debut book. In 2020, it became a New York Times bestseller, and Audible named it “Best of 2020” in the History category. His website is brianmuraresku.com. You can also find him on Instagram @brian_muraresku.This is a tightly packed 55-minute interview. Mark and Brian cover the Eleusinian Mysteries, the pagan continuity hypothesis, early Christianity, lessons from famed religious scholar Karen Armstrong, overlooked aspects of influential philosopher William James's career, ancient wine and ancient beer, experiencing the divine within us, the importance of “tikkun olam”—repairing and improving the world as we go—and much, much more. Please enjoy! *This episode is brought to you by GiveWell.org ! For over ten years, GiveWell.org has helped donors find the charities and projects that save and improve lives most per dollar. GiveWell spends over 30,000 hours each year researching charitable organizations and only recommends a few of the highest-impact, evidence-backed charities they've found. 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A healthy level of speculation is required this time as we dive into the fascinating Eleusinian mysteries and its transformative rituals of consciousness-alteration.Sources/Suggested reading.Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd.Burkert, William (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press.Burkert, William (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press.Evans, Nancy A. “Sanctuaries, Sacrifices, and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” Numen, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002): 227-254. Mylonas, George E. “Eleusis and the Eleusinian Mysteries.” The Classical Journal, Vol. 43, No. 3 (1947): 130-146. Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge.#Eleusinianmysteries #Greece #Mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving is a harvest time festival with corollaries in past civilizations.  Topics include: Thanksgiving holiday, turkey, meal, holiday myths, Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, pilgrims, symbolism of agriculture and cultivation, civilization, tribal life, harvest Winter and death, stones as foundation of work, Native Americans, reckoning time for American history, corn, Demeter and Persephone, Eleusinian Mysteries, seasons, nature, Classical Civilization, rise and fall of civilizations, comparative religion, general discontent part of larger alchemical process, destruction, shared experience, cooperation, China protests, global wave of nationalism

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In this episode, we're exploring religious precursors to Christianity in Greek and Roman culture where goddess worship in the ancient temples was common. I share all about the Eleusinian Mysteries, the myth of Demeter and Persephone, the theories about the entheogenic contents of the kykekion drink and how it all relates to the Mormon religion.   To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Want to connect with me elsewhere in the multiverse? Join the Following Hawks Earth Keepers Community on Facebook and follow me on Instagram. Join the Earth Tenders Academy. Work in partnership with your spirit guides, ancestors, and the Spirits of the Land to sink into deeper resonance with the place you live, while learning clearing and healing techniques to share your special medicine with the earth in this online course.

Episode Description On episode 80 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the relationship between psychedelic states and witchcraft. They talk about magickal elixirs, like those given to initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries, and Circe's ‘love filters.' They consider magic mushrooms, mandrake, poppy flowers, LSD, and how these substances played a role in journeying, dreamwork, and divination. They talk about Isis, Hecate, Inanna, Demeter, Persephone, Asclepius, Maria Sabina, St. Nick, and reflect on the connection between ergot (a psychoactive fungus) and the Salem Witch Trials. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Plants of the Gods” by Richard Evan Schultes, Albert Hofman, and Christian Ratsch “Witchcraft Medicine” by Claudia Muller Ebeling, Christian Ratsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl “Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States” by Thomas Hatsis "The Witch's Ointment" by Thomas Hatsis "Pharmako Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path" by Dale Pendell "Maria Sabina: Selections (Poets for the Millennium)," Volume 2 by Maria Sabina and Jerome Rothenberg “Mushrooms and Mankind” by James Arthur “Missing Witches” by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens “Psychedelics & Witchcraft: Deliriants, Soporifics, & Folklore.” Tripsitter.com, 2022 “Why Do Witches Ride Brooms?” via The Atlantic Merry Jane John Rush via LiveScience Dr. Linnda Caporael from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute HistoricMysteries.com Heriberto Yepez Hieroglyphica, sive, de sacris Aegyptiorvm aliarvmqve gentivm listeris commentari (1575 manuscript)

Welcome back to the ghost and ghouls of our podcast! On today's episode we're talking about one of our favorite and most beloved topics D E A T H!!! We're answering one of the most popular questions we get asked - Do you need to experience death as a death witch or death worker? We then dive into the mystery religion in the Greco-Roman period of Persephone and Demeter the Eleusinian Mysteries! Many people in the Greco-Roman period dedicated themselves to the goddesses and made pilgrimages to leave offerings. We go step by step (with what we have archaeology wise) on how people were initiated into this mystery religion. We then update at the end of the episode on one of our Boo and What Do! stories from the first one we ever did and how we were able to help someone with a rowdy house spirit. Join our Patreon for Styx + Bones here! Don't forget to like, subscribe and rate our podcast! Shop the Metaphysical Shop: https://www.crystalmoonclarity.com/evoking-the-shop Styx and Bones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast/ Evoking the Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokingtheshop/ Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelschelslynnn/ Music by LiteSaturation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoking-cmc/support

Meet Julian Vayne, a British independent scholar and author with over three decades of experience within esoteric culture: from Druidry to Chaos Magic, from indigenous Shamanism through to Freemasonry and Witchcraft.In this episode Julian discusses:Role of psychedelics sociallyRituals and Ceremonies and their structural understandingPsychedelics learning vs healingDifference between space holding and research with psychedelicsAnimism, metaphors, spirits, and the techniques of energy work possible in sitting workEleusinian mysteries and the cultures of the pre-colonial Americas Magic in Psychedelic Medicine Bridging research with sacrednessChallenges within the current psychedelic training programsPossibility psychedelic futuresWebsite: julianvayne.comSocial Media handles: @julian.vayneInspiration:https://fungiacademy.com/sacred-space-holder-program/https://www.breakingconvention.co.uk/Awaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.comAwaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and Community Get our 3-Day FREE trial 

This week's 'cast is a shorty because we have our next Mabon class coming up quick! This Moon brings us upheaval in our world events and nebulous encounters in our private lives. Don't get lost in the haze, do allow the parts of you that are hidden to speak. We take a look at The Eleusinian Mysteries and the opportunity to think back on old forms of self. Change is inevitable, what can you harvest from your labor? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meagan-angus/message

Finalist #16 in the Book Review Contest https://astralcodexten.substack.com/p/your-book-review-kora-in-hell [This is one of the finalists in the 2022 book review contest. It's not by me - it's by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done, to prevent their identity from influencing your decisions. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked.]   The sense that everything is poetical is a thing solid and absolute; it is not a mere matter of phraseology or persuasion. — G.K. Chesterton I. William Carlos Williams attributes the title to his friend/rival Ezra Pound, mythological references' number one fanboy. Kora is a parallel figure to Persephone or Proserpina, the Spring captured and taken to Hades by Hades himself. Persephone as a plant goddess and her mother Demeter were the central figures of the Eleusinian Mysteries, which promised the initiated a groovy afterlife glimpsed at by psychedelic shrooms. And Kora means maiden. Ancient Greeks called her that either because she was like Voldemort, and you were apotropaically not supposed to say her true name because this is a Mystery Cult, damn it. Keeps some of the mystery. Or because she in a way represents all of the maidens, everywhere. So, in that sense, Kora in Hell alludes to the multitude of suffering young women Williams met while working as a doctor, assisting in 1917 style home labors, and, because WWI was going on at the time and doctors were extremely scarce, as a local police surgeon. Conditions were dire:

This week we discuss what the Greeks were really up to while Persephone was away in hell. Does Demeter rule over a Cult in the city of Eleusis? And will the Eleusinian Mysteries ever be revealed? Well I for one can say fasting for twenty one days never led us to enlightenment. Tune in to solve this mystery!Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscrytpidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme.