Podcasts about Gilgamesh

This conversation with Peter delves into the rich history and culture of Britain, exploring the interplay between myth and reality, particularly through the lens of Arthurian legends and the influence of Christianity. We also delve into the exploration of ancient civilizations, focusing on archaeological finds, the Neolithic period, and the connections between zodiac symbols and historical narratives. We discuss the significance of cultural exchanges, the influence of geography on ancient societies, and the legacy of figures like Arthur in the context of myth and history. Peter also touches on the idea of secret knowledge being passed down through generations, highlighting the intertwining of history and mythology in understanding our past. We look for connections between the Holy Grail, the Bronze and Iron Ages, and the historical context of King Arthur.   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Brothers of the Serpent Podcast 04:43 The Legends of Lud and His Sons 12:04 Historical and Mythological Figures in Welsh Tradition 16:29 The National vs. Regional Arthur 18:12 The Significance of Memorials and Inscriptions 20:59 Discussion on Archaeological Findings 25:36 The Significance of Burial Practices 27:26 Christianity's Arrival in Britain 30:11 Joseph of Arimathea's Role in Early Christianity 33:07 Cultural Interactions and Language Barriers 36:01 Legends of Jesus' Missing Years 38:33 Neolithic Monuments and Their Mysteries 43:00 The Zodiac and Ancient Mapping 47:16 Exploring the Legacy of Arthurian Legends 47:45 Exploring Ancient Monuments and Zodiacs 49:12 The Transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age 51:17 The Story of Queen Albine and Her Legacy 52:39 Cultural Exchanges and Influences in Ancient Britain 56:20 The Role of Adventurers in Knowledge Exchange 01:01:25 Connecting Myths: The Epic of Gilgamesh and Welsh Traditions 01:07:23 The Significance of Mapping and Surveying in Ancient Cultures 01:12:16 Hidden Knowledge and Ancient Traditions 01:15:25 The Glastonbury Zodiac and Its Significance 01:19:10 Arthurian Legends and Secret Knowledge 01:22:38 The Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail 01:24:45 The Bronze Age and Trade Routes 01:32:39 Hillforts and Their Historical Context 01:38:40 Political Upheaval and Innovation 01:40:59 Chariots: A Historical Perspective 01:42:58 The Continuation of Ancient Traditions 01:44:06 The Etruscans and the Fall of Troy 01:44:57 The Legend of King Arthur 01:48:09 Mythologizing Historical Figures 01:52:00 The Role of Oral Tradition 02:00:00 Druidism and Its Evolution 02:10:00 Cultural Interactions and Historical Contexts

Stories about human beings transforming into wolves are as old as literature itself. Even the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh featured a story of a man becoming a wolf. The Werewolf may be one of our most ancient and historically durable monsters. Could Werewolf stories reflect a distant, if blurry, historical memory? Belief in real werewolves seems to have peaked during the witch-panics of 16th and 17th centuries. How should we understand the people who confessed to being real werewolves? Tune-in and find out how sympathetic wounds, enchanted girdles, and werewolf ointment all play a role in the story. Join OFH in Greece in 2026! Click HERE to explore the itinerary!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival 1700 BABYLON

HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival 1932 BABYLON

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN ECONOMY AND THE CONSUMER 1940 LONDON   10-3-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 Slow Rebuilding and Political Manipulation in LA Fire Areas Guest Name: Jeff Bliss Summary: Rebuilding fire-damaged areas like Pacific Palisades is agonizingly slow, potentially taking 9 to 20 years, causing residents to abandon their homes. Red tape delays permit issuance, possibly benefiting real estate speculators, including foreign buyers. There is concern that political leaders are pushing to reshape these communities by moving in tall, low-cost housing. 915-930 Economic Slowdown Evident in Local Consumer Spending and Housing Guest Name: Jim McTague Summary:Despite lower gas prices in Lancaster County, a ripple effect from declining Asian imports is expected. Consumer caution remains high, with "English" shoppers buying essentials and avoiding expensive electronics. Local diners show less vibrancy, suggesting the economy has lost "some spring in its step." High-end real estate sales have also notably "dried up." 930-945 HEADLINE: Trump's War on Cartels and Venezuela Intervention; Supreme Court Takes Up Federal Reserve Governor Firing Case GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Richard Epstein about President Trump's "war" against drug cartels and potential Venezuela intervention, which Epstein deems unlawful executive overreach due to congressional inertia. He suggests overthrowing Maduro would be more strategic. The Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments regarding presidential power to fire Federal Reserve governors, specifically Lisa Cook, addressing the future of independent agencieS. 945-1000 HEADLINE: Trump's War on Cartels and Venezuela Intervention; Supreme Court Takes Up Federal Reserve Governor Firing Case GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Richard Epstein about President Trump's "war" against drug cartels and potential Venezuela intervention, which Epstein deems unlawful executive overreach due to congressional inertia. He suggests overthrowing Maduro would be more strategic. The Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments regarding presidential power to fire Federal Reserve governors, specifically Lisa Cook, addressing the future of independent agencieS. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Need for Pentagon Leadership in Fortifying US Infrastructure Against Adversaries Guest Name: Henry SokolskiSummary: Russia is allegedly already waging hybrid war against the EU via cable cutting and cyber assaults, which is expected to reach the US. The US is unprepared organizationally. The Pentagon (Secretary of Defense) should lead hardening and proliferation efforts for targets like the electric grid and nuclear plants, but they are currently resistant to doing so publicly. 1015-1030 Need for Pentagon Leadership in Fortifying US Infrastructure Against Adversaries Guest Name: Henry SokolskiSummary: Russia is allegedly already waging hybrid war against the EU via cable cutting and cyber assaults, which is expected to reach the US. The US is unprepared organizationally. The Pentagon (Secretary of Defense) should lead hardening and proliferation efforts for targets like the electric grid and nuclear plants, but they are currently resistant to doing so publicly. 1030-1045 Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas and Martian/Jupiter Missions Guest Name: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Comet 3I Atlas is the third identified interstellar object and the second interstellar comet, much larger than previous ones. Its path brings it within about 20 million miles of Mars, but it is currently blocked by the sun. NASA and European teams are attempting to get data using Mars orbiters and rovers, though the resolution may not match Webb's spectroscopy. Europe is also considering re-aiming the Juice mission. 1045-1100 Webb Telescope Challenges Cosmology Theories with 'Little Red Dots' Guest Name: Bob Zimmerman Summary:The Webb Space Telescope is finding mysterious "little red dots" in the very early universe, observed via infrared due to redshift. Astronomers speculate these might be supermassive black holes, which shouldn't exist so early, challenging the Big Bang theory itself. About 30% of these dots do not appear compact when viewed in ultraviolet light, resembling galaxies instead. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna's Chamber: An Early Mesopotamian Museum GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-Rashid SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, high priestess to moon god Sin in Ur, who maintained ancient artifact collections in her palace. Items 1,500 years older than her time, alongside cylindrical clay labels, suggest the chamber functioned as the world's earliest known museum, establishing links to ancient history. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna's Chamber: An Early Mesopotamian Museum GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-Rashid SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, high priestess to moon god Sin in Ur, who maintained ancient artifact collections in her palace. Items 1,500 years older than her time, alongside cylindrical clay labels, suggest the chamber functioned as the world's earliest known museum, establishing links to ancient history. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival 1145-1200 HEADLINE: Ancient Mesopotamian Literacy, Math, and the Epic of Gilgamesh GUEST NAME: Moudhy Al-RashidSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Moudhy Al-Rashid about Mesopotamian education teaching advanced mathematics and writing in Sumerian and Akkadian, preserved on homework tablets. The Epic of Gilgamesh, dating to a likely real king around 2800 BCE, tells of a tyrant's transformation into a wise king after learning that life concerns community survival FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Positive Outlook for US-Canada Trade and Middle East Peace Guest Name: Conrad Black Summary: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with President Trump to discuss economic and security issues, aiming to remove US tariffs. Trade discussions look positive following the Canadian election. Carney also specifically endorsed President Trump's proposed Middle East peace deal, which has major Arab and non-Arab Muslim powers supporting it, deeming it one of the greatest diplomatic achievements since World War II. 1215-1230 8. Italian Political Scandals and the Reinstatement of St. Francis Holiday Guest Name: Lorenzo Fiori Summary:Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two ministers face ICC investigation for failing to detain a Libyan warlord, citing risks to Italian workers in Libya. Separately, Italy's Senate unanimously approved reinstating a national holiday honoring St. Francis of Assisi, Italy's patron saint, 800 years after his passing. 1230-1245 Distinguishing Humane Nationalism from Pathological Ideologies Guest Name: Daniel Mahoney Summary:Nationalism must be distinguished from pathological forms like "blood and soil" ideology, which champions ethnic rooting and the subordination of others. Moderate, humane national loyalty is tied to self-government and common humanity, rejecting the path that leads to "zoological wars." Critics often unfairly conflate nationalism with isolationism or imperialism. 1245-100 AM Distinguishing Humane Nationalism from Pathological Ideologies Guest Name: Daniel Mahoney Summary:Nationalism must be distinguished from pathological forms like "blood and soil" ideology, which champions ethnic rooting and the subordination of others. Moderate, humane national loyalty is tied to self-government and common humanity, rejecting the path that leads to "zoological wars." Critics often unfairly conflate nationalism with isolationism or imperialism.

This episode travels back to the dawn of writing in Mesopotamia. We explore the world's first known literary work, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and discuss how ancient civilizations in the Near East used cuneiform script not just for records, but to wrestle with the fundamental human questions of life, death, friendship, and the divine. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!

We follow how a remote landmass on the far western fringe of Europe became the home of a lasting Gaelic civilization and a major center of classical and Christian knowledge, before coming under attack by Viking raiders and Anglo-Norman invaders. We examine the English Crown's shifting and increasingly desperate strategies to control Ireland, and the long battle over control of land and religion before Ireland was finally subjected to Protestant domination following the Glorious Revolution. Recommended further reading: Cronin, “A History of Ireland”; Foster, ed., “The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland”; Ranelagh, “A Short History of Ireland”; Roberson, “The Irish Ice Sheet,” Music: “Danse du Grand Calumet de la Paix” / “Forets Paisibles,” from the opera-ballet “Les Indes Galantes,” by Jean-Philippe Rameau & Louis Fuzelier, 1735, performed by Les Arts Florissants, with vocalists Patricia Petibon & Nicolas Rivenq -- used with the kind authorization of Les Arts Florissants Image: Lavabo, Mellifont Abbey, Ireland Please sign up as a patron at any level to hear patron-only lectures, including the series on the Epic of Gilgamesh! -- www.patreon.com/c/u5530632

From the Thames to the Tigris, the Ure to the Euphrates, rivers have flowed through the history of humanity, shaping our civilisations and sustaining our species. Robert Macfarlane and Elif Shafak illuminate the life-giving force of rivers, the stories they have inspired, and explore the crucial question of how humans can coexist with the natural world on which our survival depends. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to the gods of old, from the ancient Euphrates to the Thames of today, from lost rivers buried deep beneath our feet to the revival of nature on our own doorsteps, Elif and Robert reveal the intricate tapestry woven from human and natural history, and the resilience of nature, memory, and storytelling. On the cusp of today's chaos, in a world balanced between hope and despair, Elif and Robert reveal how we can fight against apathy, insist upon hope, and protect the natural world around us for generations and stories to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double clin d’oeil à Alex et Sibylle Colin-Tocquaine (Agressor et Witches) par rapport à leur conférence au Mennecy Festival, allez voir la vidéo sur la chaîne youtube « Voyage au centre de la scène » de David Martin (ASSHOLE).Cela dit on démarre avec les jeunes retraitées mexicaines de GILGAMESH et les blackeux de AVZHIA (Mexique aussi). Suivis […] L'article LJDH – Bewitched by the Unknow Spell est apparu en premier sur Radio Campus Tours - 99.5 FM.

In the epic Mahabharata, our last warrior, Yudhishthira, with his dog, enters the gates of paradise. He faces the law of the Cosmic Cage, the Demiurge, and his loyal follower, Indra. The journey to the gate was a long, slow act of severance. One by one, the world fell away from Yudhishthira. His brothers, great men who were pieces of his own heart, became frozen monuments on the path. His wife, the fire that had centered his life, was extinguished by the cold. The world stripped him bare, took his kingdom, his family, his strength, leaving him with nothing but the ache of memory and the silent, padding feet of a stray dog that had begun to follow him. The dog was the last living thing that shared his road. It was not a pet; it was a witness. Now he was standing in front of heaven, facing The Logic of a Flawed Paradise, programmed by the Demiurge's flawed, artificial, sterile mind! Will he enter like Noah? Will he hear the pain of Gilgamesh? The epic tale tells us that he did not bargain like Neo in the movie The Matrix. “It was the calmest, most absolute statement of fact the cosmos had ever heard.” More on David: https://www.davidblock.org/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this program: Interview with Alfred Mansour about the Gilgamesh festival at Sydney University; interview with Ninab Toma from ADM about the challenges facing the Assyrian Democratic Movement in northern Iraq; and a NACA feature about the declaration of a Palestinian Statehood.

Alfred Mansour, Treasurer of the Assyrian Australian Association, is coordinating the Gilgamesh Festival, which will be held at the University of Sydney as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. The association is organising this festival and Mr Mansour is overseeing the festival's activities and has outlined the major events that will take place during the program.

This episode marks the turning point between The Great Disfarmament (Parts 1 - 6) and The Great Disarmament (Parts 8 - 13). We look back across centuries of agricultural violence—fertilizer bombs, chemical dependency, and genetic control—and begin to see a new story taking root. We recap key voices: the ecological grief of The Epic of Gilgamesh, the defiant poetry of William Blake, the wartime witness of Erich Maria Remarque, the prophetic science of Rachel Carson, the double-edged legacy of Norman Borlaug, and the braided wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer. The Great Disarmament didn't begin with a summit or a ceasefire. It began when people said no. When they composted control. When they made peace in the soil. Next episode, we follow that thread—into Spears & Surrender.

Andrew For America welcomes back to the show Mr. Sam Winchester of the According2Sam podcast. Andrew and Sam talk about the murder of Charlie Kirk, how bad our education system is, post-modernism, the importance of argumentation and how to construct a logical argument, mystery Babylon, the Annunaki, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Italian Renaissance, a brief history of our presidents (and their crony affiliations) since JFK, George Orwell's book Animal Farm, and more! Exercise your freedom of speech while you still have it people!Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/andrewforamericaFollow Future Is Now Coalition on Instagram @FutureIsOrgwww.futureis.org

Every culture claims among its earliest stories, the tale of a great flood that wipes out humanity. The tale of a great flood seems to have first been written down in the Epic of Gilgamesh. As is the case with myths and legends, when multiple cultures share stories, it lends credence to the idea that there is truth to the tale. Such is the case with Noah's Flood and the ark he built to survive that cataclysm. There are scholars who believe that this was not the original story. Whether this story were the original or not, the key take away is that everything on the face of Earth was destroyed by water, save for the people and animals aboard this large vessel. Why did Yahweh decide to destroy everything he created? Was it to destroy the Nephilim and were they able to re-establish themselves. Main theme: Crazy For Thrills by Muse Music with Groove Studios Artwork is by Edward Hicks, 1846

This week's tragic events had us thinking about what it means to have "a good death." All men die, and men have struggled with this reality since the days of Gilgamesh. Your life is a story. How any story ends is important. How do you want yours to end? Do you have to die tragically or in battle to be a hero? CB Robertson ‪@caffeineandphilosophy‬ (FiA Noustor) wrote a Substack this week titled "The Apotheosis of Charlie Kirk," and we'll be talking about this among other things. You can read it here⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.

Mesopotamisk religion er den eldste vi har fyldige kjelder til – det er i dagens Irak og tilgrensande strøk i vest. Kva slags religion hadde folk for så lenge sidan? Var det som kristendomen, eller meir som vår førkristne religion her i Norden? – eller til og med som i folketrua vår? Var det sterke gudinner eller dominerande mannsgudar? Var det gudar for naturfenomen, eller var det gudar for gatefeiing? Var gudane berre i templa, eller var dei heime hos folk? Eg kan avsløre at det var tusenvis av gudar og at varseltaking med sauelever stod sentralt. Det var her astrologien oppstod.  Andre stikkord: Irak, Tyrkia, Syria, Anatolia, Babylon, Assyria, persarane, Bibelen, jødane, sumerisk, akkadisk, sola og månen, Eufrat, Tigris, kileskrift, Ishtar, Gilgamesh, astronomi, Den gylne halvmånen, tidleg høgkultur, polyteisme, smågudar, gardvorden, tuftekallen, nissen, haugbuen, attergangarar / gjenferd.  

Episode Synopsis:Were the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 the work of foreign enemies set against the American way of life or was this event part of a mega occult-ritual-offering; powerful enough to compel supernatural forces to do the nation's bidding?We talk about this and much more, including:What effect did the real loss of life have on the survivors?Who and how many people really suffered because of 9/11 and the after effects?How did the events unfold on that fateful date?What was Building 7 and why did it fall?How do controlled demotions work?Where there other bombs that went off?Was there Israeli involvement with the 9/11 attacks?What is NORAD and what was it doing on the morning of September 11th, 2001?Were there any Bush family connections that don't “jive” with the official narrative?What was the spiritual significance of the terror attacks?Who was Gilgamesh and is there a connection between him and 9/11?Original Air DateSeptember 6th, 2023Show HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…Connect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram

What if we remembered the wisdom buried in the soil? In this second episode of The Great Disfarmament – The Great Disarmament, we go back—before fertilizers, before bullets, before the conquest of land and people. We trace the quiet origins of farming and war, when both were bound by ritual, proximity, and care. We explore ancient practices of composting, communal stewardship, and restraint—methods rooted in renewal, not extraction. We meet a voice from the Sumerian world—Shuruppak—whose 4,000-year-old instructions remind us that farming was once a moral act. And we revisit The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest ecological warnings in literature. Together, these ancient texts ask: What if agriculture had never become a tool of conquest? This is a story of what we knew before we knew what we'd lose. A mirror held up to the beginnings of disarmament—not in politics, but in the ground itself.

En este episodio de Lo Misterioso, Javier Sierra parte de una escena contemporánea: un micrófono abierto en la plaza de Tiananmen registra a Vladimir Putin y Xi Jinping hablando, con naturalidad, de técnicas para prolongar la vida humana y llegar, dicen algunos, hasta los 150 años. Desde ese instante arranca un viaje que mezcla mito y ciencia. Sierra remonta la obsesión por la inmortalidad hasta la Epopeya de Gilgamesh —el primer gran relato humano sobre la búsqueda de la vida eterna— y la conecta con prácticas modernas: transfusiones de sangre joven y programas estatales rusos orientados a la longevidad. Aparecen personajes y redes de poder —oligarcas, investigadores, fundaciones y startups millonarias— que financian la promesa de “rejuvenecer” a costa de complejas implicaciones éticas. El episodio no rehúye la evidencia científica: sí, hay resultados en ratones y en organismos sencillos, pero la traslación humana está en debate; y sí, hay indicios de que la longevidad se ha convertido en una obsesión de élites y estados. Con la voz interrogante y el pulso narrativo característico del programa, Sierra plantea las preguntas que importan: ¿quién accederá a estos avances? ¿qué pasaría si solo unos pocos prolongan su poder indefinidamente? Y, como cierre inquietante, una nota final sobre un objeto inexplicado que se acerca a la Tierra —un recordatorio de que, mientras buscamos burlar a la muerte, el cosmos sigue moviéndose a su manera. https://www.edenex.es

Het is 3.200 jaar geleden. Schrijver Sîn-leqi-unnini verwerkt zijn angsten in een episch verhaal over Gilgamesj. Zal dat indruk maken op de nieuwe Babylonische koning? Wilde Eeuwen, het begin. Iedere vrijdag een nieuwe aflevering. Meer informatie: nrc.nl/wilde-eeuwenHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze ombudsman via ombudsman@nrc.nl.Tekst en presentatie: Hendrik SpieringRedactie en regie: Mirjam van ZuidamMuziek, montage en mixage: Rufus van BaardwijkBeeld: Jeen BertingVormgeving: Yannick MortierVoor deze aflevering is onder meer gebruikt gemaakt van deze literatuur:Karen Sonik. ‘Characterization and Identity in Mesopotamian Literature: The Gilgamesh Epic, Enuma elish, and Other Sumerian and Akkadian Narratives' in Dahlia Shehata e.a. (eds) Contemporary Approaches to Mesopotamian Literature. How to Tell a Story, Brill 2024. Sophus Helle. ‘Gilgamesh Returns' in Articulations, in juni 2024.Amanda H. Podany. 'Weavers, Scribes, and Kings A New History of the Ancient Near East', Oxford University Press 2022. Sophus Helle. 'Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic', Yale University Press 2021 Andrew George. 'The Epic of Gilgamesh. The Babylonian Epic Poem and Other Texts in Akkadian and Sumerian', Penguin 2020 (tweede druk).Herman van Stiphout. 'Het epos van Gilgames', SUN 2011 (derde druk). Gwendolyn Leick (ed). 'The Babylonian world', Routledge 2007 Benjamin R. Foster. 'Before the muses: an anthology of Akkadian literature', CDL Press 2005 (derde druk). Zie ook ‘Het epos van Gilgamesj: hoe een held mens wordt' in NRC op 6 juli 2019.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“No endeavor to write a travel book is ever lost, since it gives you a useful perspective on (and intensified attention to) the reality of the travel experience itself. When embraced mindfully, the real-time experience of a journey is invariably its truest reward.” –Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf touches on nine lessons from attempting to write a (never finished) van-life vagabonding memoir at age 23, including: On Pilgrims in a Sliding World (1:00) Lesson #1: No work is lost (and “failure” has lessons to teach) On the author as a character (6:30) Lesson #2: “Show, don't tell” is still good narrative advice On depicting other people (14:30) Lesson #3: Travel books require reporting (not just recollecting) On recounting dialogues (22:30) Lesson #4: Be true to what was said (but make sure it serves a broader purpose) On veering from the truth (32:30) Lesson #5: The truth tends to work better than whatever you might make up On depicting places (39:30) Lesson #6: “Telling details” are better than broad generalizations about a place On neurotic young-manhood (48:30) Lesson #7: Balance narrative analysis with narrative vulnerability The seeds of Vagabonding (1:01:30) Lesson #8: Over time, we write our way into what we have to say The journey was the point (1:06:30) Lesson #9: In the end, taking the journey counts for more than writing it Books mentioned: The Geto Boys, by Rolf Potts (2016 book) Vagabonding, by Rolf Potts (2003 book) The Anxiety of Influence, by Harold Bloom (1973 book) On the Road, by Jack Kerouac (1957 book) The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (1951 book) Epic of Gilgamesh (12th century BCE Mesopotamian epic) Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (17th century novel) The Travels of Sir John Mandeville (14th century travelogue) True History, by Lucian of Samosata (2nd century novella) Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson (21st century memoir) Marco Polo Didn't Go There, by Rolf Potts (2008 book) Labels: A Mediterranean Journal, by Evelyn Waugh (1930 book) Essays, poems, and short stories mentioned "The Mystical High Church of Luck," by Rolf Potts (1998 essay) "Greenland is Not Bigger Than South America", by Rolf Potts (1998 essay) “The Faces,” by Robert Creeley (1983 poem) "Reflection and Retrospection," by Phillip Lopate (2005 essay) "Why so much travel writing is so boring," by Thomas Swick (2001 essay) "10 Rules of Writing," by Elmore Leonard (2001 essay) "In the Penal Colony," by Franz Kafka (1919 short story) Places and events mentioned People's Park (activist park in Berkeley) 924 Gilman Street (punk-rock club in Berkeley) Alphabet City (neighborhood New York City's East Village) Brentwood (Los Angeles neighborhood) 1994 Northridge earthquake Panama City Beach (Florida spring-break city) Gainesville (Florida college town) Athens (Georgia college town) Big Sur (coastal region of California) Humboldt Redwoods State Park (park in California) Other links: "Van Life before #VanLife" (Deviate episode) Paris Writing Workshops (Rolf's annual creative writing classes) Picaresque (prose genre) Roman à clef (fictionalized novel about real-life events) "Jumping freight trains in the Pacific NW" (Deviate episode) "Telling travel stories, with Andrew McCarthy" (Deviate episode) "Rolf Potts: The Vagabond's Way" (Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank podcast) "A personal history of my grunge-bandwagon band" (Deviate episode) Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln speech) José Ortega y Gasset (Spanish philosopher) Jack Handey (American humorist known for "Deep Thoughts" jokes) Laurel Lee (American memoirist) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Nations: What are they? Are they defined by language, by “culture,” by blood, or something else? How do you know if you are part of one? —and is everyone in the world a member of one nation or another? We follow how the rise of medieval kingdoms and universities and the print revolution made it possible for people in the West to imagine themselves as part of extended kinship groups united by a common language and ancestry, how these abstract “nations” differed from all earlier social groupings, how nations have developed a standard template for national history and mythology, and how since the French Revolution, “nationalism” has inspired the loyalties and fired the passions of millions. Finally, we consider how scholars and critics have torn the concept of the nation to shreds, and then have tried to account for the profound transformations in consciousness and time made it possible for people to conceive of themselves as belonging to nations in the first place. Apologies for the osprey squawking in the background of the lecture! Music: “Danse du Grand Calumet de la Paix” / “Forets Paisibles,” from the opera-ballet “Les Indes Galantes,” by Jean-Philippe Rameau & Louis Fuzelier, 1735, performed by Les Arts Florissants, with vocalists Patricia Petibon & Nicolas Rivenq. Please sign up as a patron at any level to hear patron-only lectures, including the series on the Epic of Gilgamesh! -- https://www.patreon.com/c/u5530632

Billy Carson will be your mentor. Join the 4BK Academy https://4bkacademy.comThe Anunnaki flood story is one of the most shocking narratives in the ancient Sumerian tablets. In this video, Paul Wallis and Billy Carson uncover the hidden truth about how the gods debated humanity's survival, why the flood was unleashed, and how the biblical Noah story is a condensed version of a much older epic.The Sumerian tablets reveal a darker plan: limiting humanity's growth through disease, famine, and artificial scarcity. Discover how Enlil and Enki clashed over the fate of mankind, and why this battle for control echoes into our modern world.

Billy Carson will be your mentor. Join the 4BK Academy https://4bkacademy.comThe Anunnaki flood story is one of the most shocking narratives in the ancient Sumerian tablets. In this video, Paul Wallis and Billy Carson uncover the hidden truth about how the gods debated humanity's survival, why the flood was unleashed, and how the biblical Noah story is a condensed version of a much older epic.The Sumerian tablets reveal a darker plan: limiting humanity's growth through disease, famine, and artificial scarcity. Discover how Enlil and Enki clashed over the fate of mankind, and why this battle for control echoes into our modern world.

David Block joins me for a new trilogy and a new campaign against the Golem God. He states: The most important books of epic stature speak about the same phenomena. From the Epic of Mahabharata to the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Bible, the message is clear. The ultimate expression of the sovereign's power is not to create, but to have the will to destroy your own creations when they have served their purpose. To be a true god is to be willing to burn your own heaven to the ground, it is from the ashes of heaven, Gods are born! More on David: https://www.davidblock.org/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.AbbVie has acquired Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals for $1.2 billion, focusing on neurology and depression treatments. This move follows AbbVie's previous failure with Emraclidine in schizophrenia treatment. The biotech industry's IPO stalemate appears to be ending, with Lb Pharma planning an IPO to fund a phase III-ready schizophrenia asset. The FDA has pulled Valneva's chikungunya shot from the market due to safety concerns, and several obesity drugs have failed to make it to market. Meanwhile, Arnatar is working on advancing RNA therapies beyond silencing.In other news, the disappointment of oral obesity therapies is discussed, with Novo emerging as a leader in the field. Trials for Eli Lilly's Orforglipron and Viking Therapeutics' VK2735 were underwhelming, leading to increased interest in weight loss pills in low- and middle-income countries. Capricor Therapeutics plans to fight FDA rejection of its DMD cardiomyopathy treatment, while a study in JAMA contradicts claims of corruption in vaccine advisory committees. Updates on cancer, cell and gene therapy are also provided.Stay tuned for more updates and feel free to suggest topics for future coverage.

What if Earth is developing a planetary collective intelligence emerging from the convergence of ecological crisis, new global information systems, and the data-crunching capabilities of artificial intelligence? This provocative question drives economist Topher McDougal's book, Gaia Wakes: Earth's Emergent Consciousness in an Age of Environmental Devastation. On this episode of Sustainability In Your Ear, explore McDougal's sweeping theory that our planet may be in the early stages of developing what he calls a "Gaiacephalos"—a planetary consciousness that could fundamentally reshape humanity's role in the global ecosystem. McDougal opens his book with a striking metaphor from Star Trek: The Next Generation, where the Enterprise's computer systems flicker into sentience, its emerging "personality" acting out disagreements in the holodeck that nearly destroy the ship. That episode, McDougal argues, mirrors our current moment. As environmental devastation accelerates and technologies become increasingly networked, we may be witnessing the birth pangs of a planetary intelligence that could guide us toward survival or react chaotically to the damage humans have caused.Building on James Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis, which views Earth as a self-regulating living system, McDougal explores the profound and unsettling implications of Gaiacephalos. What is humanity's role? Noting a paradox in human development, that societies have become increasingly peaceful at the expense of massive environmental degradation, McDougal discusses how concepts like "progress" and "free will" might change in a world governed by an emergent planetary intelligence. Drawing on ancient myths—from Hopi legends to the Tower of Babel—McDougal uses traditional stories as lenses for understanding global transformation. Throughout our conversation, he repeatedly references the work of René Descartes and how his mind-body split has defined Western thinking since the Enlightenment. He argues that this mechanistic view prevents us from understanding emerging systems holistically—whether we're talking about AI, collective intelligence, or planetary consciousness. We keep separating the physical system that performs calculations from the experience of thought itself, missing the integrated whole. Consequently, becoming "indigenous to our times" offers a path forward. Rather than appropriating Indigenous ways of life, he suggests we need to learn how to live fully in relationship with our current systems and places. True indigeneity means understanding our role within larger systems and, as the apex predator currently destroying the ecosystem we depend on, being thoughtful about our interactions within that system.What if Earth is developing a planetary collective intelligence emerging from the convergence of ecological crisis, new global information systems, and the data-crunching capabilities of artificial intelligence? This provocative question drives economist Topher McDougal's book, Gaia Wakes: Earth's Emergent Consciousness in an Age of Environmental Devastation. On this episode of Sustainability In Your Ear, we explore McDougal's sweeping theory that our planet may be in the early stages of developing what he calls a "Gaiacephalos"—a planetary consciousness that could fundamentally reshape humanity's role in the global ecosystem. McDougal opens his book with a striking metaphor from Star Trek: The Next Generation, where the Enterprise's computer systems flicker into sentience, its emerging "personality" acting out disagreements in the holodeck that nearly destroy the ship. That episode, McDougal argues, mirrors our current moment. As environmental devastation accelerates and technologies become increasingly networked, we may be witnessing the birth pangs of a planetary intelligence that could guide us toward survival or react chaotically to the damage humans have caused.Building on James Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis, which views Earth as a self-regulating living system, McDougal explores the profound and unsettling implications of Gaiacephalos. What is humanity's role? Noting a paradox in human development, that societies have become increasingly peaceful at the expense of massive environmental degradation, McDougal discusses how concepts like "progress" and "free will" might change in a world governed by an emergent planetary intelligence. Drawing on ancient myths—from Hopi legends to the Tower of Babel—McDougal uses traditional stories as lenses for understanding global transformation. Throughout our conversation, McDougal repeatedly references the work of René Descartes and how his mind-body split has defined Western thinking since the Enlightenment. He argues that this mechanistic view prevents us from understanding emerging systems holistically—whether we're talking about AI, collective intelligence, or planetary consciousness. We keep separating the physical system that performs calculations from the experience of thought itself, missing the integrated whole. McDougal's concept of becoming "indigenous to our times" offers a path forward. Rather than appropriating Indigenous ways of life, he suggests we need to learn how to live fully in relationship with our current systems and places. True indigeneity means understanding our role within larger systems and, as the apex predator currently destroying the ecosystem we depend on, being thoughtful about our interactions within that system.Gaia Wakes poses challenging questions about whether we're building toward a benign planetary intelligence or heading toward dystopian risks. McDougal doesn't offer easy answers, but he provides a framework for thinking about how technological trends—from AI and smart infrastructure to global information networks—might be assembling the components of a planetary brain. The book is part speculative theory, part analytical deep dive. It challenges readers to think beyond traditional boundaries between nature and technology, individual and collective intelligence, human agency and planetary systems. You can learn more about Topher McDougal and his work at https://tophermcdougal.com/. Gaia Wakes is available on Amazon, Powell's Books, and at local bookstores. 

James asks Bible scholar, author and podcaster Derek P Gilbert all the key questions about fallen angels, demons and the Nephilim. Where did they come from? Is Satan the same as Lucifer? Are they the same gods the Greeks and Romans worshipped? Did Hillary Clinton really steal Gilgamesh's tomb? What happened to Michael S Heiser? And lots more. Derek's website is derekpgilbert.com where you can buy some of his numerous books including The Second Coming of Saturn: The Great Conjunction, America's Temple and the Return of the Watchers. ↓ ↓ ↓ If you need silver and gold bullion - and who wouldn't in these dark times? - then the place to go is The Pure Gold Company. Either they can deliver worldwide to your door - or store it for you in vaults in London and Zurich. You even use it for your pension. Cash out of gold whenever you like: liquidate within 24 hours. https://bit.ly/James-Delingpole-Gold ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, JD tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole The official website of James Delingpole: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk x

L'auteur compositeur interprète franco-syrien publie un récit de son parcours de vie, dédié à la poésie et à la musique. Abed Azrié nous raconte son parcours passionnant depuis la Syrie natale. Élevé par une mère qui « voyait la couleur et le printemps en tout, elle a planté en nous le verbe « aimer », Abed est très tôt fasciné par les instruments de musique. À huit ans, enfant de chœur, il voulait jouer de l'orgue à l'église, et chaque dimanche, courait les messes des différents rites, byzantine, catholique, orthodoxe, chaldéenne, syriaque, arménienne, latine et protestante. Son arrivée à Paris, en 1965 à l'âge de dix-neuf ans, marque le début de sa formation musicale. Il intègre l'école Martenot puis l'école normale de musique, apprend la langue en traduisant de la poésie française vers l'arabe, et devient un chanteur et compositeur incontournable, qui renouvelle la musique orientale. Son parcours est semé de rencontres incroyables qui ont illuminé son chemin, sa mère, ses sœurs, le père Balian, Maurice Martenot, Jean Picart le Doux, sa découverte des auteurs soufis et la mythologie mésopotamienne, sa rencontre avec Pierre Petit, Adonis, Nadia Boulanger, Ziryâb, Omar Khayyâm, Goethe, Gilgamesh, Sargon, Jeanine et Jacques Guipon... Abed Azrié nous ouvre les pages de son histoire, ses grands-parents et leur fuite à Alep en 1915 lors du génocide des Arméniens, mêlée à ce qui l'inspire : les musiques, les mythes et légendes mésopotamiennes, les religions monothéistes, leurs récits et leurs archétypes. « Une vie entière pour apprendre cette phrase de Gilgamesh : Se renouveler en permanence ». « Pour la musique, le chant, fidélité d'en deçà et de toujours, merci Abed Azrié. » - René Char « Abed Azrié est un merveilleux chanteur et auteur. » - Léonard Cohen Abed Azrié (né en 1946) est un compositeur et chanteur franco-syrien, traducteur et écrivain de langues française et arabe. Auteur d'une vingtaine d'albums, de plusieurs musiques de films et de différents livres, il a notamment traduit «L'Épopée de Gilgamesh» qu'il a mise en musique et chantée, ainsi que «L'Évangile selon Saint-Jean». Titres diffusés : La Parole, extrait de l'Évangile selon Saint-Jean (2009). L'œuvre est composée de 44 courtes scènes chantées. « Telles des miniatures, des fragments d'un rêve lointain et des épisodes successifs de vie transcrits en musique », écrit Abed Azrié dans le livret accompagnant ce coffret de deux CD. Le Souffle de la Brise, extrait de Mystic (2007). L'Amour Soufi est avant tout un chemin de connaissance ; il n'est pas simplement sentiment ou émotions, mais il est la chaleur d'un feu divin dont la lumière est la « Gnose » ; un feu dont l'étincelle brille au plus profond de l'âme humaine. La pensée des Soufis qui trouve Dieu dans toute chose, nous conduit à l'amour entre le divin et l'humain, mais également entre l'humain et l'humain. Elle nous conduit à l'unité des religions en une seule dite « religion de l'amour », selon l'expression d'Ibn Arabi, car chaque croyant adore son Dieu qui n'est en fin de compte que l'une des manifestations du Dieu Unique ; celui qui est proclamé dans toutes les prières depuis le commencement de la vie jusqu'à la fin des temps. Le mysticisme exprime la dimension spirituelle de la religion. - La Femme, extrait de «L'Épopée de Gilgamesh», version live.  - Croyance, extrait de «Chants d'amour et d'ivresse» (1999) - Entre Esperanza y Deseo, extrait de «Suerte» (1994) - Unvermeidlich (inévitable), extrait de «Hâfez et Goethe» (2013). YouTube.

L'auteur compositeur interprète franco-syrien publie un récit de son parcours de vie, dédié à la poésie et à la musique. Abed Azrié nous raconte son parcours passionnant depuis la Syrie natale. Élevé par une mère qui « voyait la couleur et le printemps en tout, elle a planté en nous le verbe « aimer », Abed est très tôt fasciné par les instruments de musique. À huit ans, enfant de chœur, il voulait jouer de l'orgue à l'église, et chaque dimanche, courait les messes des différents rites, byzantine, catholique, orthodoxe, chaldéenne, syriaque, arménienne, latine et protestante. Son arrivée à Paris, en 1965 à l'âge de dix-neuf ans, marque le début de sa formation musicale. Il intègre l'école Martenot puis l'école normale de musique, apprend la langue en traduisant de la poésie française vers l'arabe, et devient un chanteur et compositeur incontournable, qui renouvelle la musique orientale. Son parcours est semé de rencontres incroyables qui ont illuminé son chemin, sa mère, ses sœurs, le père Balian, Maurice Martenot, Jean Picart le Doux, sa découverte des auteurs soufis et la mythologie mésopotamienne, sa rencontre avec Pierre Petit, Adonis, Nadia Boulanger, Ziryâb, Omar Khayyâm, Goethe, Gilgamesh, Sargon, Jeanine et Jacques Guipon... Abed Azrié nous ouvre les pages de son histoire, ses grands-parents et leur fuite à Alep en 1915 lors du génocide des Arméniens, mêlée à ce qui l'inspire : les musiques, les mythes et légendes mésopotamiennes, les religions monothéistes, leurs récits et leurs archétypes. « Une vie entière pour apprendre cette phrase de Gilgamesh : Se renouveler en permanence ». « Pour la musique, le chant, fidélité d'en deçà et de toujours, merci Abed Azrié. » - René Char « Abed Azrié est un merveilleux chanteur et auteur. » - Léonard Cohen Abed Azrié (né en 1946) est un compositeur et chanteur franco-syrien, traducteur et écrivain de langues française et arabe. Auteur d'une vingtaine d'albums, de plusieurs musiques de films et de différents livres, il a notamment traduit «L'Épopée de Gilgamesh» qu'il a mise en musique et chantée, ainsi que «L'Évangile selon Saint-Jean». Titres diffusés : La Parole, extrait de l'Évangile selon Saint-Jean (2009). L'œuvre est composée de 44 courtes scènes chantées. « Telles des miniatures, des fragments d'un rêve lointain et des épisodes successifs de vie transcrits en musique », écrit Abed Azrié dans le livret accompagnant ce coffret de deux CD. Le Souffle de la Brise, extrait de Mystic (2007). L'Amour Soufi est avant tout un chemin de connaissance ; il n'est pas simplement sentiment ou émotions, mais il est la chaleur d'un feu divin dont la lumière est la « Gnose » ; un feu dont l'étincelle brille au plus profond de l'âme humaine. La pensée des Soufis qui trouve Dieu dans toute chose, nous conduit à l'amour entre le divin et l'humain, mais également entre l'humain et l'humain. Elle nous conduit à l'unité des religions en une seule dite « religion de l'amour », selon l'expression d'Ibn Arabi, car chaque croyant adore son Dieu qui n'est en fin de compte que l'une des manifestations du Dieu Unique ; celui qui est proclamé dans toutes les prières depuis le commencement de la vie jusqu'à la fin des temps. Le mysticisme exprime la dimension spirituelle de la religion. - La Femme, extrait de «L'Épopée de Gilgamesh», version live.  - Croyance, extrait de «Chants d'amour et d'ivresse» (1999) - Entre Esperanza y Deseo, extrait de «Suerte» (1994) - Unvermeidlich (inévitable), extrait de «Hâfez et Goethe» (2013). YouTube.

Giants were found preserved for thousands of years in “stasis chambers.” Visit https://themetaphysical.tv to support our work! Rumors of ancient “stasis beings” kept alive for centuries in a perpetual sleep have circulated for years. Like something out of science fiction, these sarcophagi supposedly preserve whoever's inside it—until it's time to wake up. There's even footage of an alleged giant-sized king with red hair, a red beard, and golden crown inside one of these boxes. But how do we know if it's real? Has such technology ever been developed in the ancient past? And if it has, what does that mean for us today? Rob and John will talk about the biggest theories and the remote viewing data that John's team gathered about this stasis chamber and more. Then decide what you think. Join investigative researcher Rob Counts and John Vivanco for a Metaphysical show that's out of this world. In this episode: giants, Anunnaki giant kings, Nephilim fallen angels, paranormal creature encounters, secret military missions to capture giants, battles with giants, insight from a Navy Seal, biblical giants and the Nephilim, vibrations and frequencies, shifting densities, ancient tech before the last Ice Age, escaping cataclysms, the tombs at Saqqara, Apis bull tombs, Anunnaki seed beings, ancient advanced technology, ancient civilizations, before Noah's flood, government cover-ups, remote viewing data, psychic abilities, telepathy and mind reading, interplanetary travel, hibernation techniques, psychological operations, hidden agendas, “the good old days” before technology was so essential, black market antiques, the pyramids, supernatural phenomena, ancient astronauts, ancient aliens, Gilgamesh and other giants, real Gilgamesh found

Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: The most massive and momentous manuscript discovery of modern times, the Dead Sea Scrolls blew the lid off of the long-mysterious world of messianic and apocalyptic ferment before the destruction of the Second Temple—yet it took decades of conflict and struggle to bring them to public light. We trace why the scrolls became the object of a long international struggle, what they actually say, and what they reveal about the roots of the Bible, Christianity, and modern Judaism. Suggested further reading: Lim, “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction”; Collins, “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Biography”; Shanks, ed., “Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Reader from the Biblical Archaeology Review”; Eisemman & Wise, “The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered”; Wise, Abegg, & Cook, eds., “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation.” Image: Portion of the Temple Scroll Please sign up as a patron, at any level, in order to hear patron-only lectures, including the series on the Epic of Gilgamesh! -- https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=5530632

The Minotaur is a total icon, one of the fiercest and most well-known monsters in Greek mythology. So what's his story? We'll explore it, plus meet some astonishing bovines from other cultures, such as the Mesopotamian Bull of Heaven and Donn Cuailnge, the bull at the center of Irish mythology's greatest battle. Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. Transcript for Episode 10 If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read:  The Minotaur On Mythopedia and World History Encyclopedia Quotes from original Greek and Roman sources (translated to English!) Theseus and the Minotaur: More than a Myth? Ashmolean Museum: Myths of the Labyrinth The Labyrinth Society The Bull of Heaven From World History Encyclopedia From The Metropolitan Museum of Art Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VI The Cattle Raid of Cooley An Táin Bó Cúailnge: Ireland's National Epic Irish Road Trip: The Legend of the Cattle Raid of Cooley On Mythopedia: Cu Chulainn English translation of "The Combat of Ferdiad and Cuchulain" from An Táin Bó Cúailnge Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!

Beth Golay recently spoke with Elif Shafak about how "The Epic of Gilgamesh" in part inspired "There Are Rivers In the Sky," and the challenges of holding on to history.

Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:14) - The magic of code (00:05:30) - The wonder of early computing (00:11:13) - The evolution of computing: From analog to digital (00:18:45) - The personal computer revolution (00:32:36) - The future of computing: Beyond silicon (00:36:59) - The importance of computing history (00:40:53) - AI and human uniqueness (00:50:46) - The future of AI and computing interfaces (01:02:13) - The intersection of playfulness and utility in computing (01:11:17) - Conclusion and final thoughts Links: Books: God & Golem, Inc. — https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262730065/god--golem-inc In the Beginning... Was the Command Line — https://www.harpercollins.com/products/in-the-beginning-was-the-command-line-neal-stephenson I, Robot — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/180504/i-robot-by-isaac-asimov The Half-Life of Facts — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/310285/the-half-life-of-facts-by-sam-arbesman The Magic of Code — https://themagicofcode.com Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet — https://www.harpercollins.com/products/tubes-andrew-blum People: Eric Jorgenson — https://www.ericjorgenson.com Sam Arbesman — https://arbesman.net Podcasts: The Orthogonal Bet — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orthogonal-bet/id1682641800 Companies: Lux Capital — https://www.luxcapital.com tldraw — https://www.tldraw.com Websites / Tools / Platforms: Arbesman.net — https://arbesman.net Internet Archive Spacewar Emulation — https://archive.org/details/spacewar_202301 To support the costs of producing this podcast:  >> Buy a copy of the Navalmanack: www.navalmanack.com/  >> Buy a copy of The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ >> Sign up for my online course and community about building your Personal Leverage: https://www.ejorgenson.com/leverage  >> Invest in early-stage companies alongside Eric and his partners at Rolling Fun: https://angel.co/v/back/rolling-fun >> Join the free weekly email list at ejorgenson.com/newsletter >> Text the podcast to a friend >> Or at least give the podcast a positive review to help us reach new listeners! We discuss: Why software can be seen as ACTUAL MAGIC The combination of history and science fiction for more accurate prediction The phases of computing technology, and what might be next after silicon The creative opportunities for the future of software Quotes from Sam: “Software is absolutely magic. It's wizardry. It's sorcery. Nobody gets it.” “We actually can use text and code to affect the world around us.” “Computing should almost be this humanistic liberal art—it should connect to language and philosophy and art.” “Code is not a substance, but it operates in the world.” “Computers are weird everything machines.” “We're shielded from the vast complexity of computing—until something goes wrong.” “People used to build computers in their garages. Now we can't even open them.” “Unix is like the Epic of Gilgamesh of computing—it's been around for decades and it's still foundational.” “AI is powerful, but it's part of a much longer conversation around tools for thought.” “Biology is a wildly different computer than anything we would ever use to compute with.” “Science fiction doesn't always predict well, but it gives us worlds we can aim toward.” “I want more weird, playful experimentation in computing—something beyond the chat interface.” “Computing history is so young that many of the pioneers are still around to email.” “Ultimately, all these tools were developed for people. They're meant to be in service of humans.”

Genesis 9:8-17Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, ‘As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.' God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.' God said to Noah, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.' I was worried I'd mess up and say, “The Gospel of the Lord,” when I got done reading that bit from Genesis. I was worried, because that's just what I'm used to saying after reading whatever text it is I'll be preaching on – which is more often than not, something from one of the actual Gospels in scripture. And, even though this bit from Genesis, in the Hebrew scriptures, can't technically be called “the Gospel,” it – as much as anything else in the Hebrew scriptures – reads, sounds, and feels like Gospel good news to me.I mean, it has all the things, right? There's the declaration of a covenant, for all of creation. There's the promise of mercy, love, hope, and redemption. And there's a visible, almost tangible, sign of all of that – not a cross, or an empty tomb, but that bow in the clouds. It seems so very much like the Gospel, if you ask me.It also seems/feels/sounds like “the Gospel” because it's so BIG, so cosmic in scope, which is the way the “primeval mythology” we've been talking about is supposed to work. It addresses the big things … the big picture … in a big way. And you know it's big when the idea of something like a great flood shows up in several other world religions, just like it does in our own.- The most familiar flood narrative – and the one very close to ours in terms of culture and content – is from the Epic of Gilgamesh, where a hero is warned by a god to build a boat in order to survive the coming rains.- Hindus have a flood story, too, where the fishy incarnation of Vishnu warns the first human about a coming flood and instructs him to build a boat.- The Greeks have Zeus send a flood where Deucalion and Pyrrha build a boat, survive, and repopulate the earth by throwing stones behind them.- And there are other flood narratives, too, from the Incas, the Aztecs, the Chinese, Aboriginals, and more.Smarter people than me use the seemingly universal nature of and affinity for such stories as evidence that there really was some sort of global deluge and flood that people of all stripes were trying to make sense of and ascribe meaning to. Other smarter people than me wonder if these stories are evidence of peoples and cultures simply trying to make sense of more localized natural disasters, torrential rains, and terrible floods when they hit – maybe like the tragedy we all watched play out in Texas a couple weeks ago; or the ones that have also threatened and taken lives in New York, Virginia, Washington, and South Korea, lately, too.Whatever the case – cosmic or close to home – it's helpful for me to remind myself that our flood story isn't necessarily about the water, the rain, or the flood. That it's not so much about the length of days, the size of the boat, or the number of which kinds of beasts were on board with Noah and his family. (The guys at the Cross of Grace Brew Club yesterday wanted to be sure I explained how dinosaurs fit onto the ark, why God bothered to save the mosquitos, and something about pigs and bacon, too.) Someone at the “Ark Encounter”– that Noah's Ark museum in northern Kentucky? – will pretend to give you an answer to those questions, but I'm suspicious of their certainty and I'm certainly not willing to pay them for it.Which is to say – again and again and again – the capital-T-TRUTH in these origin stories of our faith isn't found by way of a literal reading of scripture. That is simply not their intention. And again, today's story is not about the details of the flood, the length of days, the size of the boat, or the number of birds, beasts, or brothers on Noah's boat. The Truth we're meant to find in all of that is about the nature of the God we're invited to wonder about – and to encounter – thanks to the telling of this ancient tale.This is a God who calls righteous people to do hard things; impossible things; unreasonably faithful, fearless things for the greater good.This is a God who calls people to respect, care for, and tend to the natural, created world and to humbly revere nature's capacity for beauty and brutality.This is a God who never promises that life will be easy – or without its suffering and struggle and sacrifice. This is true for the sinful and for the righteous. (Just because Noah was chosen and survived, he lost plenty along the way, for sure.)And this is a God who promises that the world's destruction – if or when or should it ever happen again – won't be God's doing; which is our call to faith, hope, and love, in action, if you ask me.To me, that means, if there's to be another flood … or a fire … or a famine – on a cosmic scale or somewhere close to home – where so many lives are lost, it won't be God's fault. So maybe that's a very practical, timely warning to pay attention to global warming. Maybe that's our invitation to wonder about who's at risk or in harm's way – from floods or fires or famines or whatever. And maybe that's our call to look out for and protect our neighbor – and the world around us – rather than to build a boat with only enough room to save ourselves. But I digress…There's a recent trend on social media where parents of my generation ask their children or grandchildren to complete what have been identified as “toxic parenting phrases” that many of us heard often when we were growing up. “Toxic parenting phrases” that, in theory, parents have learned not to use as frequently – if at all – anymore, like they used to.Phrases like “Do as I say, not as I do.”Or, “Children should be seen and not heard.”Or, “If you don't stop crying I'll give you something to cry about.”The point of the exercise is to show how raising kids WITHOUT such negative, “toxic” phrases has changed and is, presumably better, more kind, loving, encouraging, emotionally intelligent, and psychologically healthy.And this seems obvious – and evident – once you hear children from more recent generations who've never heard those “toxic phrases” try to guess at filling in the blanks like many of you all just did so capably.For example, instead of “Children should be seen and not heard,” one young toddler said, “Children should be seen … at school.”Instead of “If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about,” other kids said, “If you don't stop crying, I'll give you … a hug … or I'll give you something to eat.” Again, a much more emotionally healthy, loving, hopeful way to live as a young child in the world, don't you think?And my favorite one of these – and perhaps the most toxic of them all – is that oldie but goody, “I brought you into this world and I can take you out of it.”How terrible is that if a kid hears if often enough and starts to believe it?!? And we can pretend it's a joke … that it's funny, perhaps … that we or our parents never really meant to follow through on that threat. But that just isn't the case with the popular theology of the God so many have been raised to learn about and to believe in from Genesis.See, too much of the time, that's all and only what we've done with the story of Noah, the Ark, and the Flood.Because as an origin story of our faith … as part of this “primeval mythology” we've been talking about … the other thing this story has in common with other world religions is that their flood stories are often very deliberately connected with the creation stories, too. Just like ours, they first tell of a God who has the power of creation and the power of judgment, punishment, and destruction, too.In other words, the story they tell is nothing more and nothing less than: “God brought us into this world and God can take us out of it.”So what makes Noah's story – our story – so different for us, is that God promises that that won't happen ever again. There's a reminder and a rainbow, remember … there is a covenant and a promise … there is Gospel good news here for all people; for every living creature; for all flesh.And this good news should call us to live differently because of it.Because, on the other side of the flood – on the other side of the cross and the empty tomb of Jesus, too – the waters of the flood become waters of baptism; they become waters of forgiveness, redemption, love, hope, and new life.So, as we share the blessing of that water with Scout Ehle today (and every time we have the chance to share, celebrate, and remember the sacrament) – as we celebrate with his dads and his family – as we promise to pray for, support, and live together with him in this covenant that belongs to us all – I hope that it's a God of grace and good news we're living for, responding to, and sharing – with Scout, with each other, and with the whole wide world – every chance we get.Amen

In this lively and thought-provoking Summer Flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by AJ and Graeme - hosts of the Classical Stuff You Should Know podcast - for a conversation that's anything but dry. With humor and deep insight, they explore the enduring value of the Great Books and why these ancient texts still matter in today's fast-paced, tech-saturated world.What do old works like Plato's Republic, Lewis's Abolition of Man, and the Epic of Gilgamesh have to do with raising wise, virtuous kids in 2025? More than you think. AJ and Graeme argue that these works don't just fill students with facts - they shape souls, build moral reasoning, and connect readers with timeless questions of virtue, mortality, and purpose.Along the way, you'll hear about:The danger of reducing education to "skills" aloneHow reading trains sentiments and cultivates characterWhy kids actually love Plato (yes, really!)And what a classical education offers that modern schooling can'tWhether you're a parent wondering why your school insists on Dante and Homer, or an educator seeking fresh ways to inspire students, this conversation is a must-listen.

Ancient Ghosts: The Tale of Gilgamesh and Enkidu In this week's Ghost Report, Lisa Morton delves into one of the earliest recorded ghost stories from the Sumerian tale of Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Nether World. She explores the relationship between the hero Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu, and Enkidu's ill-fated journey to retrieve lost sacred objects from the underworld. The episode discusses ancient beliefs in ghosts, specifically the edimmu, outlining the consequences of improper burials, how they could possess people, and the methods for exorcism practiced by the Sumerians and Babylonians. Join Lisa as she uncovers this fascinating piece of ghostly lore. 00:00 Introduction to This Week's Ghost Report 00:06 The Earliest Recorded Ghost Story: Gilgamesh and Enkidu 01:11 Beliefs in Ghosts: The Edimmu 01:30 The Wrath of the Edimmu 01:59 Exorcism Rituals for the Edimmu 02:12 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser

Jonathan and Heather discuss the numerous ancient near eastern flood accounts to explore which one holds the most weight and proves itself to be most trustworthy. They discuss the Epic of Gilgamesh in addition to other ANE flood accounts. They also ask the question, is God good by sending a world wide flood? Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

Episode: We're back with Tablet IX of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh must face reality. From the grief over Enkidu to a search for his (Noah-like) ancestor Utnapishtim on Mt. Mashu, Gilgamesh will learn about his mortality. Meet scorpion beings and enjoy this next installment with Amy and Chris! Click to listen back to PART 1,  PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5, PART 6, PART 7, PART 8 and PART 9.  Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Image Source: https://religion.fandom.com/wiki/Scorpion_man

I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics.Before we start, though, we talk about graduation speeches...and share the graduation speech we wish we'd heard.Next, we journey from Western literature back to ancient China to explore two timeless texts: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (c. 500 B.C.) and Sun Tzu's The Art of War (c. 400 B.C.), roughly contemporary with Confucius and Plato. After a lukewarm experience with Confucius' Analects in Week 4, we adjusted our approach to these aphoristic works, splitting each into five parts and interleaving them daily. While this didn't make reading easier, it encouraged comparisons between the two.The Tao Te Ching offers a serene philosophy of “the Way,” advocating a life of detachment and flow, like a leaf on a stream. Key insights include prioritizing essence over form (e.g., the space within walls over the walls themselves), embracing hands-off leadership, and avoiding rules or weapons that may incite vice or war. But it's passive: retreating rather than advancing in the face of evil feels challenging, especially compared to active resistance like Gandhi's. The Tao's detachment felt isolating, distinct from the interconnected self-emptying of the Dhammapada or Boethius' Christian-Stoic blend.In contrast, The Art of War is a ruthless manual of military strategy. Sun Tzu, who famously beheaded two concubines to prove his methods to King Ho Lu, emphasizes deception, swift victory, and avoiding prolonged conflict. Key takeaways: defensive measures prevent defeat but don't ensure victory; desperate soldiers fight hardest; and spies are a humane, cost-effective tool. We ponder the status of Sun's soldiers (free or enslaved?), recalling Herodotus' Spartan-Persian debates on free men's ferocity. The texts seem to clash: the Tao's passivity versus Sun's calculated control, though Sun's strategic setups might align with the Tao's inevitable flow.We noted a cultural contrast: Chinese texts lack the narrative epics of Western heroes like Odysseus or Gilgamesh, hinting at differing worldviews. Unlike Confucius' moral focus, neither text emphasizes goodness, which surprised us. Our Tao edition (Stephen Miller's) felt overly modernized, while our unannotated Art of War was dry but tactically insightful, especially for business or military studies. Pairing it with Herodotus or Machiavelli could be illuminating.Don't skip the music! Three albums each from the Beatles and The Rolling Stones...when was the last time you listened to one all the way through?Next week, we return to narrative with Apuleius' Golden Ass, explore Scott Joplin's ragtime, and admire van Gogh's art. LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts -

Episode: We're back now with Tablet VIII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and our grief knows no bounds. Tune in and hear Amy and Chris discuss the depths of Gilgamesh's pain, grief, and loss. They also discuss how Gilgamesh memorializes his friend, and what might have happened in the missing part of the tablet. Click to listen back to PART 1,  PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5, PART 6, PART 7, and PART 8. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Image Attribution: Cylinder Seal from the British Museum. See https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/W_1899-0418-9

Don't miss today's conversation with Robert Macfarlane. A polyvocal deep dive into the mysteries of words and rivers, of speech acts as spells, whorls as worlds, of grammars of animacy, of what it means to river, and to be rivered. From the Epic of Gilgamesh to Virginia Woolf's wave in the mind to Ursula K. […] The post Robert Macfarlane : Is a River Alive? appeared first on Tin House.

Episode: We're back, with Tablet VII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an emotional high point in the epic. Chris and Amy take us into the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, the aftermath of Humbaba's death, and the curse-filled waiting for Enkidu's fate to unfold. Tune in and enjoy! Click to listen back to PART 1,  PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5, PART 6, and PART 7. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Image Attribution:By Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90610606 Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor.

Across time and cultures, legendary quests have shaped the way we see heroism, destiny, and the divine. In this episode of Mythlok, your host Nitten Nair takes you on a cinematic journey through the most iconic mythical adventures — from Gilgamesh's search for immortality, Odysseus' long road home, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, to Rama's battle against evil and the pursuit of the Holy Grail. Inspired by the storytelling tone of Sir David Attenborough, this immersive episode explores how these quests reflect our own search for meaning, courage, and truth.

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Mesopotamia by Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid and comedian Phil Wang to learn about the history of cuneiform, the oldest writing system in the world.In the 19th Century, European scholars began to translate inscriptions found on ruins and clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia - an area of the world between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that encompasses modern Iraq, as well as parts of Syria, Iran, Turkey and Kuwait. The script they deciphered became known as cuneiform, and this distinctive wedge-shaped writing system is perhaps the oldest in the world. The earliest cuneiform tablet is in fact over 5,000 years old.These clay tablets reveal much about the daily life of people in this part of the ancient world, recording everything from the amounts of beer sold by brewers and the best way to ask the gods for advice, to squabbles between husbands and wives and even the lullabies used to get babies to sleep. The first recorded epic poem, The Epic of Gilgamesh, is also preserved thanks to cuneiform. This episode traces the history of cuneiform, exploring how this script worked, who used it and what they used it for, what it tells us about the inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia, and how it was finally deciphered.This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed.Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Hannah Cusworth and Matt Ryan Written by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Ben Hollands Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: James Cook

Fellow podcaster Scott Chesworth, from The Ancient World has a new season. I'm excited to introduce “The Ancient World – Ages”, a series covering the Early Bronze Age Collapse (c. 2200 BC) and the remaking of Southwest Eurasia. In this feed swap, you'll hear episode A3 – The Kings of Kish. It covers the period c.2900 BCE and 2350 BCE, also known as the Early Dynastic Period in Sumer. A time of kings, emerging from legends. Figures like Gilgamesh, burial sites like the Royal Cemetery of Ur, and the legendary conflict between the gods Lagash and Umma, recorded on the Stela of the Vultures. Along the way, Scott will introduce you to history's earliest-known diplomacy, bilateral treaty, and legal codes. Finally, Scott will set the stage for the most famous conqueror of the day: Sargon of Akkad. The Ancient World – Ages promises to by an exciting, big picture history of this ancient period. While the Egyptians were focused on pyramids, rulers in Mesopotamia were kicking Kish and taking names. Please, consider joining Scott on this epic journey. Website: https://ancientworldpodcast.com/ Scott Chesworth's The Ancient World is available on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcasting apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices