Podcasts about orphic

Jack Stafford and guest co-host Jerry Kettle engage with Ronnie Pontiac, a renowned writer and expert in metaphysics. This episode dives into the intricate world of metaphysical traditions across various cultures, exploring the universal themes of love, the dichotomy of the self, and the evolution of the soul towards higher consciousness, as featured in Pontiac's 'American Metaphysical Religion'. Additionally, Pontiac discusses his latest work, 'The Magic of the Orphic Hymns', co-authored with his wife Tamara, providing insights into its historical and cultural significance, its influence on counter-cultures, and how it serves as a practical guide to personal spirituality. Viewers are encouraged to delve deeper into the realms of metaphysical practices and the transformative power of the Orphic hymns, with opportunities to connect with Pontiac through social media for further discussion and exploration. 00:00 Welcome to Mysticast: Unveiling Metaphysics and Mysticism 00:25 Introducing Special Guests and Co-Hosts 01:05 Exploring American Metaphysical Religion with Ronnie Pontiac 01:40 Unraveling the Threads of Universal Truths 02:34 The Power of Love Across Cultures and Religions 04:43 Understanding the Soul's Journey and Spiritual Practices 30:01 The Role of Service, Karma, and Spiritual Energy in Enlightenment 42:10 A Journey of Synchronicity and Spiritual Influence 42:55 Volunteering and Unexpected Opportunities 43:59 An Unlikely Assignment: The Alchemical Bibliography 45:33 Learning and Growing Under Guidance 47:18 The Power of Presence and Influence 52:41 Channeling and the Unobstructed Universe 52:57 The Story of Stuart and Betty White 54:56 The Philosophy of Consciousness Evolution 01:04:05 Understanding the Afterlife and Spiritual Practices 01:12:59 The Essence of Spiritual Paths and the Power of Love 01:15:04 Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations - - - - Resources related to The Aetherius Society and advanced teachings - - - - - The Aetherius Society - https://www.aetherius.org/ Aetherius Radio Live - https://www.aetherius.org/podcasts/ Spiritual Freedom Show - https://www.aetherius.org/the-spiritual-freedom-show/ King Yoga FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakeningthroughkingyoga The International Mystic Knowledge Center - http://www.mysticknowledge.org/ IMKC youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MysticKnowledge

In this episode, I welcome back author and scholar Peter Mark Adams for a rich and far-reaching conversation centred on his upcoming book from Theion Publishing "Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras – The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome" an extraordinary and deeply thoughtful study of the cult of Mithras. Peter takes us through the ancient layers beneath Mithraic practice — its origins, iconography, cosmology, and initiatory structure — tracing a lineage from early Mesopotamian myths such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, through the cultic worship of Saturn, and into the esoteric heart of Imperial Rome. What emerges from his research is a profound view of Mithraism not simply as a Roman mystery cult, but as the survival of a much older, animistic, star-oriented cosmology. It is a vision of reality structured around spirit, fate, celestial forces, and the metamorphosis of the human soul.Peter takes us through the complex ideas behind his thesis weaving in insights from recent advances in anthropology, ethnography, and comparative religion. He draws particularly from the Orphic mysteries to illuminate the metaphysical architecture underpinning the Mithraic rites. We unpack how the mysteries functioned as both a lived, embodied practice and a carefully guarded initiatic system, intended to bring about deep spiritual transformations in their adherents. The conversation explores the mythic grammar encoded in the Tauroctony — the slaying of the bull — not as a static religious image but as a dynamic, performative act tied to the movement of the heavens and the soul's journey through the stars.In the Plus show, Peter also shares fascinating insights into the seven grades of Mithraic initiation, each representing different spiritual and cosmic stations, and the curious fact that while the cult is famous for these grades, only two formal initiation rituals are known. We delve into the frescoes at St. Capua Vetere, rare depictions that provide intimate glimpses into the ritual life of Mithraic initiates, and discuss how sacred art served not merely as decoration but as an active, living technology for transformation.Along the way, we touch on the challenges faced by modern researchers and practitioners in articulating and re-contextualising these ancient experiences in a world that has largely lost the language for mystery. We talk about the difficulty of bridging the gap between ancient participatory worldviews and the post-Enlightenment skepticism that dominates contemporary thought — and how, paradoxically, the sciences of anthropology and archaeology often come closest to glimpsing the ancient mysteries, even as they struggle to fully comprehend them.Show notes:Peter's site https://petermarkadams.comPeter's instagram https://www.instagram.com/petermarkadams/Peter's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/petermarkadams/postsTheion Publishing https://theionpublishing.com/shop/pma-ritualepiphany/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJt5h9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHrcrTB0SZCnZKoBiV8ekJtAVHGQawQVzitb5lGAscZwhU94lYmX-PLrQDWW9_aem_NJX2uq5lcQtsID72NJrHJASola-Busca Workshop, Turin https://www.houseofzophiel.com/sola-busca.htmlCosmic or Orphic egg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_eggPhanes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhanesTauroctony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TauroctonySt. Capua Vetere https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Capua_VetereEpic of Gilgamesh https://www.britannica.com/topic/Epic-of-GilgameshOrphism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OrphismMithras https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MithraismHenosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HenosisLeontocephaline https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9461/2/2/3Chora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KhôraApogenesis https://www.iasdurham.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hannah_From-Here-to-the-Hereafter-Genesis-and-Apogenesis-in-Ancient-Philosophy-and-Architecture.pdfKeep in touch?https://linktr.ee/darraghmasonMusic by Obliqka https://soundcloud.com/obliqka

Full Episode List: www.HermeticPodcast.comFrater O.D. is an independent scholar, poet, and author specializing in Western Esotericism, with particular expertise in Graeco-Egyptian Theurgy and Orphic traditions. His research explores the intricate relationships between ancient mythological systems and their practical applications in ritual contexts, examining how these systems function as transformative frameworks for consciousness.As the creator of the "On the Mysteries" YouTube channel, Frater O.D. offers rigorous intellectual explorations into occult philosophy, mythological hermeneutics, and the phenomenology of mystical practice. His work bridges the methodological approaches of academic scholarship with the experiential dimensions of esoteric traditions, creating a synthesis that illuminates both the historical context and contemporary relevance of these ancient wisdom traditions.Current scholarly projects include comparative analyses of Orphic Rhapsodic Theogonies, translations and commentaries on the Chaldean Oracles, and original research on theurgic practices associated with Aphrodite. His poetic works, including "The Ourania Epic," demonstrate his commitment to revitalizing ancient forms through contemporary expression.Frater O.D. describes his intellectual journey as "a meandering mission to re-enchant the world" through deep engagement with historical texts and practices. His work is available through his Substack publication and the "On the Mysteries" YouTube channel, where he continues to develop original research at the intersection of mythology, ritual practice, and consciousness studies.https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheMysterieshttps://fraterod.substack.com/*EDITED. Check out the unedited livestream: https://youtube.com/live/hHX7lBj00jkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/magick-without-fears-frater-r-c-hermetic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us this week for a follow-up to a previous episode in which we explore the Orphic Roots of Ritual according to one Philalethes article from 1936! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Will the Real Dionysian Architects Please Stand Up? http://wcypodcast.blogspot.com/2024/04/whence-came-you-0632-will-real.html Midwest Conf. on Masonic Edu https://www.mcme1949.org/events.html Esotericon https://www.esotericon.net San Antonio Esoteric Summit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E44ADAB2FA2FB6-51446264-lodges#/ Pen and Compass Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@PenCompass-t4f/videos Meet Act Part Podcast https://meetactandpart.com/ Masonic Secrets http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/masonic-secrets.html Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

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

Join us this week for tons of great Masonic Education! From Masonic opinions on drinking in movies to the macabre thoughts on death and even a piece on the Orphic relations to Freemasonry, we've got you covered. Oh yeah-- and we have an all-new Masonic Mythbusters segment with Worshipful Brother Patrick Dey about Jack the Ripper! Don't miss this week's awesome episode! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

In S5E4 I sit down with scholar and translator Kristin Mathis to have a fascinating and fun conversation about her work with the orphic tradition, pre-socratic history and philosophies, the magic of lyrics and much more. Kristin: https://mysteriamundi.substack.com https://kristinmathis.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #orphic #spirituality #history --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanvm/support

Welcome to Episode 250 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world.  Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where we have a thread to discuss this and all of our podcast episodes.  Today we are continuing to review Cicero's "On the Nature of The Gods," which began with the Epicurean spokesman Velleius defending the Epicurean point of view. This week will continue into Section 37 as Cotta, the Academic Skeptic, continues to attack the Epicurean view of the nature of divinity. XXXVII. ... for you asserted likewise that the form of the Deity is perceptible by the mind, but not by sense; that it is neither solid, nor invariable in number; that it is to be discerned by similitude and transition, and that a constant supply of images is perpetually flowing on from innumerable atoms, on which our minds are intent; so that we from that conclude that divine nature to be happy and everlasting. XXXVIII. What, in the name of those Deities concerning whom we are now disputing, is the meaning of all this? For if they exist only in thought, and have no solidity nor substance, what difference can there be between thinking of a Hippocentaur and thinking of a Deity? Other philosophers call every such conformation of the mind a vain motion; but you term it “the approach and entrance of images into the mind.” Thus, when I imagine that I behold T. Gracchus haranguing the people in the Capitol, and collecting their suffrages concerning M. Octavius, I call that a vain motion of the mind: but you affirm that the images of Gracchus and Octavius are present, which are only conveyed to my mind when they have arrived at the Capitol. The case is the same, you say, in regard to the Deity, with the frequent representation of which the mind is so affected that from thence it may be clearly understood that the Gods are happy and eternal. Let it be granted that there are images by which the mind is affected, yet it is only a certain form that occurs; and why must that form be pronounced happy? why eternal? But what are those images you talk of, or whence do they proceed? This loose manner of arguing is taken from Democritus; but he is reproved by many people for it; nor can you derive any conclusions from it: the whole system is weak and imperfect. For what can be more improbable than that the images of Homer, Archilochus, Romulus, Numa, Pythagoras, and Plato should come into my mind, and yet not in the form in which they existed? How, therefore, can they be those persons? And whose images are they? Aristotle tells us that there never was such a person as Orpheus the poet; and it is said that the verse called Orphic verse was the invention of Cercops, a Pythagorean; yet Orpheus, that is to say, the image of him, as you will have it, often runs in my head. What is the reason that I entertain one idea of the figure of the same person, and you another? Why do we image to ourselves such things as never had any existence, and which never can have, such as Scyllas and Chimæras? Why do we frame ideas of men, countries, and cities which we never saw? How is it that the very first moment that I choose I can form representations of them in my mind? How is it that they come to me, even in my sleep, without being called or sought after? XXXIX. The whole affair, Velleius, is ridiculous. You do not impose images on our eyes only, but on our minds. Such is the privilege which you have assumed of talking nonsense with impunity. But there is, you say, a transition of images flowing on in great crowds in such a way that out of many some one at least must be perceived! I should be ashamed of my incapacity to understand this if you, who assert it, could comprehend it yourselves; for how do you prove that these images are continued in uninterrupted motion? Or, if uninterrupted, still how do you prove them to be eternal? There is a constant supply, you say, of innumerable atoms. But must they, for that reason, be all eternal? To elude this, you have recourse to equilibration (for so, with your leave, I will call your Ἰσονομία), and say that as there is a sort of nature mortal, so there must also be a sort which is immortal. By the same rule, as there are men mortal, there are men immortal; and as some arise from the earth, some must arise from the water also; and as there are causes which destroy, there must likewise be causes which preserve. Be it as you say; but let those causes preserve which have existence themselves. I cannot conceive these your Gods to have any. But how does all this face of things arise from atomic corpuscles? Were there any such atoms (as there are not), they might perhaps impel one another, and be jumbled together in their motion; but they could never be able to impart form, or figure, or color, or animation, so that you by no means demonstrate the immortality of your Deity.

Do you assume that being “spiritual but not religious” is a fad of modernism? Think again. It goes way, way back into history. Dr. Michael Horton joins Derek, Matt, and Alastair to talk about this attitude from the cults of Orpheus in ancient Persia through Neo-Platonism and it's influence on Christianity and even the language of ascent in the Reformers. Join us for a wild ride that ends with your friendly neighborhood Instagram influencer. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: A Definitely Interesting Book [0:00] Why did it have to be shamans? [3:05] Disorganized Religion [7:18] Orpheus and Natural Supernaturalism [9:38] Plato and Christianity [14:08] Ritual Creep [20:37] Irenaeus vs Origen [26:05] History of Religion [33:13] I can haz ascent? [39:10] Popular Gnosticism [48:21]

Kabbalah is much more than ancient Jewish mysticism; it's a complex tapestry woven from threads of Orphic mythology, Gnosticism, and Platonic philosophies. Join us as our distinguished guest, a leading expert in Judaism and Kabbalah, reveals the profound and sometimes unsettling intersections of these traditions. Discover how Jewish scholars like Philo of Alexandria integrated these diverse influences into concepts such as Tohu Bohu and Tikkun Olam, and uncover the esoteric symbolism hidden on the U.S. dollar bill that links Kabbalistic and Greek traditions.Throughout the episode, we delve into the intricate connections between Kabbalah and Neo-Platonic philosophy, particularly the doctrine of emanation from the divine Ein Sof through the Tree of Life's Sephirot. Learn how Kabbalists interpret allegorical tales like Jacob's Ladder as a journey of spiritual ascent and descent, aiming for an ecstatic reunion with the divine source. Our exploration also touches on the Masonic roots of the imagery on the American dollar and its ties to Jewish mysticism, unveiling a quest for ultimate unity in the universe.In the latter part of our discussion, we turn to the innovations of Isaac Luria, who harmonized Genesis' chaos with Greek primordial matter concepts, and introduced the notion of divine sparks and the hidden Sephirah, Dayat. These teachings propose that Jews, seen as divine sparks, can ascend through Torah study, while Gentiles are depicted as embodiments of darkness. We conclude with a critical examination of how Kabbalistic beliefs outline a cosmic order maintained by continuous Torah study, positioning Jews as pivotal in the creation of a world to come. Tune in for an episode that challenges conventional understanding and offers a deep dive into the mystical and metaphysical realms of Kabbalah.Find Us & Follow, Likes n Share helps our Reach.-Amos37 Website-Amos37 on Facebook-Amos37 on Instagram-Amos37 on Rumble-Amos37 on Gettr-Amos37 on Gab-Amos37 on Parler

Have you ever wondered what is meant by the phrase "mystery religions"? Ever wonder, just what the hell this "mystery" is? Are you frustrated by the deafening silence of the ancient writers on this subject? Titillated by the hints left by Plato and the pre-Socratics? Yeah, you're not alone. While the mysteries of Eleusis and the cults of Mithras and Isis may remain in the shadows, the mysteries of Orpheus have been cracked wide open! Like the Rosetta Stone of the Orphic-Dionysian mysteries, an ancient papyrus has been found, which spills the proverbial beans. Join me in exploring the Derveni Papyrus. Enjoy ;) 

In S4E8 I sit down with author, researcher, musician and award-winning documentary producer, Ronnie Pontiac. Ronnie and his long term partner Tamra Lucid also collaborate to form the rock duo Lucid Nation and were both closely mentored at an early age by the famed 20th century occultist and scholar of comparative religions Manly Palmer Hall. I sat down with Ronnie to discuss music, disenchantment, magic, the Orphic mysteries and more. Toward the end of our discussion, Ronnie reveals candid details about the final days of his mentor Manly Hall. Ronnie: https://linktr.ee/lucidnationmedia https://www.facebook.com/ronnie.pontiac For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com #orphic #music #manlypalmerhall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanvm/support

Honored to have researcher and Gnostic priestess Billie Steigerwald at the Virtual Alexandria. We'll go deep into the Orphic underworld to procure the treasure guarded by the dragon-headed snake. This quest will entail understanding the Gnostic idea of evil, the cosmologies of luminaries like Simon Magus, and the influence of the Orphic/Elusynean mysteries on Gnosticism. And how Gnostic thought might be the originator of modern erotic and romantic love (despite or because of their alleged world-hating).Get Astro Gnosis 3 tickets: https://thegodabovegod.com/astro-gnosis-3/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 443 historian of ancient astrology and magic Kristin Mathis and astrologer Drew Levanti join me to talk about an ancient Greek mystical tradition known as Orphism, and how it influenced ancient astrology. Orphism is an ancient Greek mystery cult founded by a legendary figure named Orpheus, who is said to have been a […]

Dutch DJ and producer Lobster is another example of Amsterdam's visionary & fertile underground scene. Emerging from the notorious rave community through his former residency at Orphic, where he perfected the craft of playing dancefloor & storyline inspired techno, this current Vault Sessions resident knows how to adapt to any crowd. Combined with his unconditional passion for electronic music, it is certain Lobster is a force to be reckoned with. With a musical library spanning multiple sub-genres, tempos, and decades, Lobster always has the fitting track ready to be played out, scouting the dancefloor for the perfect moment. His strong work ethic and keen sense of the crowd have led him to play sets for hungry audiences in venues all across the globe like Bassiani, Awakenings, Lehmann, RSO, RADION, Gotec and many more.  After focussing on playing music rather than making it, he started to write his own music in his home studio. Until now he has successfully released his stellar creations on solid labels like Format, Frenzy, Room Trax, Warok, Syxt, PRX and Oecus. Tracklist via -Spotify: http://bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/ Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer Keep up with SLAM: fanlink.to/Slam Keep up with Soma Records: fanlink.to/SomaRecords For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

Ronnie Pontiac is a spiritual mystic, musician, author of American metaphysical religion & the magic of the Orphic hymns: a new translation for the modern mystic. We had a great chat about Manly P Hall & the hidden history of the metaphysical in America. Ronnie's Links:https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/?hl=en

    In this episode we speak with musician, author, and researcher Ronnie Pontiac to discuss all things Orphic.  Mr Pontiac has released a new book with co-author Tamra Lucid "The Magic of the Orphic Hymns; A new translation for the modern mystic" which is a detailed survey into the history and practice of Orphism and provides valuable context and commentary for this extremely influential and important tradition.   https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ronnie-Pontiac/195479184   https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/?hl=en   https://www.youtube.com/lucidnation     Outro by LOLOMIS        

Send us a Text Message.Listen closely to a magical episode of THE SOULFAM PODCAST with Diana and Lexi, when Chilean university professor and scholar Manuel Casanueva shares secrets of the Greek and Latin Languages.  And you thought Harry Potter knew the language of magic! Manu instructs the sought-after course  -- Greek for Mystics --  at LA's premiere mystery school, 22 Teachings (@22teachings). Manuel believes in the power of language to unlock divine connections, guiding others to deeper understanding and spiritual discovery. Manu shares how the magical languages of ancient Greece and Latin are embedded in our western traditions. Fascinatingly, this is the language of the Greek Gods, and the Ptolomeic Greco-Egyptians. Manu shares how anyone can speak Greek or Latin and understand these deeply ancient languages and use them every day. His course analyzes an Orphic hymn, a vital component of the Hellenistic mystical tradition. The hymn written to Athena -- goddess of knowledge and warfare -- reveals how symbols and philosophy are embedded in nearly every aspect of Greek thought and metaphysical life and in our own language today. Manu shares with Diana and Lexi just how these ancient languages are the underlying basis for every aspect of magic. He shares how without realizing it, by speaking and understanding Latin and Greek, magic unfolds.  The same is true of own language.  The power is in the words and in the way they are spoken, this linguistic scholar explains. Stay tuned for Part 2 of THE LANGUAGE OF THE GODS with Manuel Casanueva on THE SOULFAM PODCAST with Diana and Lexi. We hope no matter where you are listening to this podcast, you are safe and you are well and your loved ones are cared for. With Love, Diana and Lexi  Oweli Supplements (www.Oweli.com) and www.CBDpure.com, sponsors of the podcast, have graciously offered a coupon for free shipping and 15 percent off with the coupon code SOULFAM. Lexi and Diana both takes these supplements whose products support everything from your eye health to immune system to your protein intake to your brain's neurological health. CBD Pure is one of the very best CBD's on the market with high grade ingredients. Order now with SOULFAM in the coupon code. Support the Show.@dianamarcketta@lexisaldin@thesoulfampodcast

In S3 E13 I sit down with composer, author, translator, and practitioner Cory C. Childs to discuss their music, translation work philosophy of magic, community leadership, and much more! We also have a first for the channel: In this episode, we begin with a musical piece of Cory's entitled "The Evocation of the Sun." Cory:http://theshininglyre.comCory's book "A Little Orphic Initiation":https://www.amazon.com/Little-Orphic-Initiation-Pieces-Poetry/dp/B0CR7QYMCH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QUKACYH5HJ7P&keywords=a+little+orphic+initiation&qid=1706894713&sprefix=a+little+orphic+i%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.comSupport Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreaon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.mFacebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com#music #magic #magick --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanvm/support

Ronnie Pontiac was the personal research assistance for Manly P. Hall at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles. He is author of American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric and Mystical Traditions of the New World. He is coauthor with Tamra Lucid of The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic. Here … Continue reading "The Orphic Mysteries with Ronnie Pontiac"

In this episode we read the surviving fragments of the philosophy of Empedocles and explore the shamanistic and mystical foundations of Western thought. Empedocles carries on the Orphic and Pythagorean tradition in his quest for Ultimate Reality, for which Aristotle grants him the title of 'Natural Philosopher'. But a strange kind of natural philosopher indeed! He speaks of the union of opposites, of the thing that is paradoxically One and Many; he understands it to be eternal and uncreated; the source of the cosmos, the gods and men. And where did this information come from? From logic, rationality, deduction? Not a bit. It came directly from the divine, from the Great Goddess herself. Enjoy ;)

If it wasn't for Long Covid and personal tragedy, Kristin Mathis may have never left her job as a Waldorf school teacher. She might not have listened when Hermes came to her in a dream. And she may never have launched her Substack, Mysteria Mundi. Kristin has been translating ancient texts her whole adult life — but since leaving University, it had become mostly Sappho's poetry, and mostly something she did just for fun. This was different. This was a calling to Orphic Initiation. And the Universe was conspiring by taking away all the obstacles — health, partner, job security. There were days, weeks, months, when literally all she could do was translate. During these periods when she was too ill or sad to leave bed, she still found time and energy to pour herself into her work. One by one, in an order that would come to her in waking visions and dreams, she started translating the collection of 87 Orphic poems from Ancient Greek to living English texts. More than an obsession, it became a practice. And without ever consciously making the decision, she reprised the role of fulltime scholar she left behind over 30 years ago when she dropped out of her PhD program at Princeton. Today her translation project, Mysteria Mundi, has attracted a devoted audience that helps her pay her bills. It's morphed into classes, collaborations, and speaking gigs at conferences. And it's gotten her a publisher. Revolore Press will soon release a selection of her translations as a book of devotional hymns. I recently sat down with Kristin in her Brooklyn home to discuss Karma, Fate, Moira & Long Covid — a topic and title that came to her after one of our more casual Instagram Live conversations. In this talktalktalk, Kristin discusses fate and fortune as well as the realities of living with Long Covid and some practical insights for anyone facing similar struggles. TOPICS COVERED: long covid, the three fates, Greek mythology, astrology, moira, fate & fortune, navigating difficult times, mushrooms, cranial sacral therapy Head over to SUBSTACK to read the BONUS print interview HERE FURTHER VIEWING FROM THE ARCHIVE: Discovering the Orphic Hymns with Kristin Mathis of Mysteria Mundi Listen ⁠HERE⁠ Watch HERE ENJOYED THIS VIDEO? Follow ART of the ZODIAC in ALL the places: On Instagram On Threads SUBSCRIBE to ART of the ZODIAC on Substack to have the latest TALKTALKTALK delivered straight to your inbox— it's FREE! SUPPORT THE RADICAL ACT OF CONVERSATION on PATREON FOLLOW KRISTIN MATHIS: MYSTERIA MUNDI & COSMIC SPIRIT AUNTIE Sign up for Kristin's Substack, Mysteria Mundi, where she shares her working translations and commentaries of the Orphic Hymns as well as poetry and assorted messages received from dreams and the Gods. Follow Kristin on Instagram for free teachings and announcements for course offerings.

In this Talk Gnosis, Ronnie Pontiac returns to offer an in-depth exploration of the enigmatic Orpheus myth, its profound impact on Western countercultures, and how the ancient Orphic Hymns can bring this power into your life. In his book with Tamra Lucid, “The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic,” […]

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Ronnie Pontiac returns to Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss his latest book, co-written with his wife Tamra Lucid, The Magic of the Orphic Hymns a New Translation for the Modern Mystic. Ronnie discusses the history and myth of Orpheus and the Orphic tradition, Orpheus as a countercultural figure, the influence the Orphic hymns have had on literature, art, poetry, and Western esotericism, and so, much more. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Ronnie Pontiac https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/ The Magic of the Orphic Hymns Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-magic-of-the-orphic-hymns Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magic-of-the-orphic-hymns-a-new-translation-for-the-modern-mystic/18862436?ean=9781644117200 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio X: @RebelSpiritRad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #orpheus #orphic #esoteric #esotericism #ronniepontiac #orphichymns #orphicmysteries #orphicmysterytradition #westernesotericism 

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Revisiting an unofficial Spooky episode... Zagreus, Zagreus, Zagreus. It's gross, it's weird, it's both an afterthought and supremely important. Welcome to the story of thrice born Dionysus, better known as Zagreus. Find all six years of Spooky Season content on this Spotify Playlist! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: **this episode includes particularly egregious assault and incest, even for Greek myth** far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Sources: Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz; Nonnus' Dionysiaca, translated by William Henry Denham Rouse. Further reading: Orphic Tradition and the Birth of the Gods by Dwayne A. Meisner; The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion, Radcliffe G. Edmonds III; The Orphic Hymns, translated by Apostolos N. Athanassakis and Benjamin M. Wolkow. See last week's episode for even more Orphic sources. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the esoteric scholar Ronnie Pontiac returns to talk about his latest book: The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic.Co-authored by Tamra Lucid, his wife, this brilliant collaboration takes the reader on a winding journey through history, striking a perfect balance between dense scholarship and poetic musing. And they conclude with their own renditions of the hymns, beautifully distilled with poetic skill and the finesse of musicians. Reading this book feels like uncorking a dusty bottle of ancient spirits. The history is allowed to breathe, inviting you to swirl things around and develop your own taste for the mysteries of Orpheus. Tamra and Ronnie present the Orphic Hymns as being much more than beautiful relics. The hymns are magical, invoking the past as the eternal present and inspiring a prismatic vision of the divine. Many decades of research and experiments inspired The Magic of the Orphic Hymns. In their early 20's, Tamra and Ronnie were mentored by the legendary, Manly P. Hall. And when they were asked to help him with a republication of the Orphic Hymns, they fell in love with these ancient rituals. In this interview, Ronnie and I discuss:How an OG episode of Star Trek inspired Ronnie's first religious experience. Why the Orphic Hymns have been called “the most powerful form of magic.”Personal stories of real magical results from the Orphic hymns. How Aeolian Heart was born from an Orphic ritualHow the magic of the Orphic Hymns gave birth to the RenaissanceThe Orphic Hymns and Marsilio Ficino.Orpheus with a thousand faces: a savior, hero, coward and narcissistOrpheus' underworld journey and its symbolism.Orpheus' legacy and impact on written history. How Orpheus has always been countercultural How Orpheus inspired Christianity What Orphic initiates believed about death and the after-life.Why the phrase: “I am the child of earth and starry-heaven” is the password to eternity.Enjoy! If you want to learn more about Tamra and Ronnie, please listen to my other interviews with them. Click here to listen to Tamra and I discuss her exquisite memoir, Making the Ordinary Extraordinary. Click here to listen to Ronnie discuss his epic tome: American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric and Mystical Traditions of the New World Support the showSupport the show at https://www.patreon.com/aeolianheart

Dive into a whirlpool of metaphysical musings, humorous anecdotes, and casual conjectures in this episode with Ronnie Pontiac (https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/) , a self-proclaimed non-ascended master ( Haider believes otherwise ). Our host and Ronnie jaunt through the enigmatic legacy of Manly P. Hall, touching on the curious whispers surrounding his personal life, his unlikely connection to modern podcasting adventures, and a quirky digression into the nutrient-packed world of Moringa powder. As the conversation spirals into the realm of the Orphic myth, Ronnie sheds light on Orpheus and the Orphic mysteries, weaving them into the narrative with a blend of humor and insight. This episode is an easy, laid back entry point into the world of the metaphysical. Also, consider signing up for our Patreon to join in on lively discussions as we unravel the mysteries of the grid between episodes. ( https://patreon.com/idiotmystic ) We've been waiting for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/idiotmystic/message

Ronnie Pontiac joins us to share about the mythology, history/tradition and modern usage and interpretation of the enigmatic Orphic hymns and mysteries

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst, Saxon, and Wren. Topics include fate, predestination, a strange incident with a lost dog, free will, the meaning of life, art and creation, cultural biases, Advaita Vedanta, the analogy of a train, destiny and magick, time as a river, Thelema, three levels of guardian angels, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, Orphic mythos, challenges in life, the Eleusinian mysteries, Greco-Roman Hades, altruism and responsibility, maturity, Meher Baba, “Stalking the Wild Pendulum” by Itzhak Bentov, creation and oneness, NDEs. Seth material and multiple selves, individuality, Orphism and Buddhism, the cross-pollination of ancient ideas, reincarnating along with other souls, children's memories of past lives, cosmic wave bubbles, unusually familiar strangers, a bizarre experience in Thailand, a bonded group of friends, simulation theory, the concept of physical reality as an illusion, an analogy to computer code, the limits of magick, the paranormal as a tool for understanding reality, a bizarre experience of a “glitching” animal, the problems of perception, Platonic ideal forms, spirituality and ascetism, Gnosticism, religion and the denial of pleasure, greed and materialism, the nature of suffering, the lives of people in previous eras, Rick Rubin, creativity and the phenomenon, Bibliomancy, System of a Down, talented musical acts getting over-played, “The Last Movie” podcast, cyclical lifetimes, “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by Dan Millman, Seriah's late brother's last conversation, a three day window of separation between the body and soul, the phenomenon and spirituality, Jacque Vallee, John Keel, Saxon's experiences with the death of his father, materialism and the fear of death, Wren's encounter with a deceased friend, dreams as a gateway to the underworld, the subconscious and the imaginal, Seriah's dreams of his late mother, Jeff Ritzmann, Greco-Roman necromancy, Seth on death and the body and consciousness, what happens immediately after death, the Elysian Fields and the waters of Lethe, the diversity of life paths, the importance of respecting other opinions, our polarized society, the value of mystery, and much more! The conversation gets truly deep this time!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4656375/advertisement

The legendary teletai of Orpheus were not simply "hymns"--they were initiatic poems for meditation and ritual, magical, and ceremonial use, each one addressed to a specific diety or virtue.  In The Magic of the Orphic Hymns, Tamra Lucid and Ronnie Pontiac recapture the magical vitality of the teletai that inspired mystery cults, Western esotericism, art, music and countercultures throughout Western history.  Ronnie joins us in this interview to provide a survey of the historical landscape of origin and evolution of the archetypical myth of Orpheus. Tamra Lucid has produced documentary films including the Emmy nominated End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock, and is the author of Making the Ordinary Extraordinary.  (See EOTR Podcast episode 208).  She is the former writer and art editor for Newtopia Magazine and her work has appeared in Reality Sandwich.  She and Ronnie are also founding members of the experimental (and riotous) rock band Lucid Nation. Ronnie Pontiac worked for many years as Manly P. Hall's research assistant, screener, and designated substitute lecturer.  Author of American Metaphysical Religion (See EOTR Podcast episode 251), he wrote the biographical introduction to Letters to the Sage:  Selected Correspondence of Thomas Moore Johnson: Volume Two: Alexander Wilder, the Platonist.  He's currently working on several other books, including one on Rosicrucianism, and has written for several esoteric journals, and has produced award winning documentaries.  Check them out at: https://linktr.ee/tamralucid https://linktr.ee/ronniepontiac This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-270-tamra-lucid-and-ronnie-pontiac-sacred-musicthe-magic-of-the-orphic-mysteries Have a blessed weekend!  

Stifled by the ivory tower, classics scholar, Kristin Mathis, dropped out of her Phd program at Princeton to work as an activist in New York City. Over 20 years later, she's back to her studies full time, after a calling turned obsession to translate all 87 Orphic Hymns into living, breathing, English texts that preserve the esoteric content of the Ancient Greek. Join ART of the ZODIAC's C 'Vivi' Henriette as she TALKTALKTALKS to Kristin, who takes us on a tour of Ancient Greece and the seven traditional planets through an Orphic lens. TOPICS COVERED Orpheus, planetary deities, the seven traditional planets, Ancient Greece, mystery traditions, Sappho, the art of translating. ENJOYED THIS PODCAST? Follow ART of the ZODIAC in ALL the places: On IG: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_the_zodiac/?hl=en On Substack: https://substack.com/@artofthezodiac On Patreon: https://patreon.com/ARToftheZODIAC?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link FOLLOW KRISTIN MATHIS: MYSTERIA MUNDI & COSMIC SPIRIT AUNTIE Sign up for Kristin's Substack, Mysteria Mundi, where she shares her working translations and commentaries of the Orphic Hymns as well as poetry and assorted messages received from dreams and the Gods: https://mysteriamundi.substack.com/ Follow Kristin on Instagram for free teachings and announcements for course offerings: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicspiritauntie/

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst, Saxon, and Wren. Topics include fate, predestination, a strange incident with a lost dog, free will, the meaning of life, art and creation, cultural biases, Advaita Vedanta, the analogy of a train, destiny and magick, time as a river, Thelema, three levels of guardian angels, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, Orphic mythos, challenges in life, the Eleusinian mysteries, Greco-Roman Hades, altruism and responsibility, maturity, Meher Baba, “Stalking the Wild Pendulum” by Itzhak Bentov, creation and oneness, NDEs. Seth material and multiple selves, individuality, Orphism and Buddhism, the cross-pollination of ancient ideas, reincarnating along with other souls, children's memories of past lives, cosmic wave bubbles, unusually familiar strangers, a bizarre experience in Thailand, a bonded group of friends, simulation theory, the concept of physical reality as an illusion, an analogy to computer code, the limits of magick, the paranormal as a tool for understanding reality, a bizarre experience of a “glitching” animal, the problems of perception, Platonic ideal forms, spirituality and ascetism, Gnosticism, religion and the denial of pleasure, greed and materialism, the nature of suffering, the lives of people in previous eras, Rick Rubin, creativity and the phenomenon, Bibliomancy, System of a Down, talented musical acts getting over-played, “The Last Movie” podcast, cyclical lifetimes, “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by Dan Millman, Seriah's late brother's last conversation, a three day window of separation between the body and soul, the phenomenon and spirituality, Jacque Vallee, John Keel, Saxon's experiences with the death of his father, materialism and the fear of death, Wren's encounter with a deceased friend, dreams as a gateway to the underworld, the subconscious and the imaginal, Seriah's dreams of his late mother, Jeff Ritzmann, Greco-Roman necromancy, Seth on death and the body and consciousness, what happens immediately after death, the Elysian Fields and the waters of Lethe, the diversity of life paths, the importance of respecting other opinions, our polarized society, the value of mystery, and much more! The conversation gets truly deep this time! - Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part Podcast Outro Music is Dead Harrison with Dance of the Dead Download

This week on ClapperCast, Nicolò Grasso joins the show to discuss Jean Cocteau's The Orphic Trilogy! - Time Stamps - Intro - 0:00 The Blood of a Poet Review - 1:52 Orpheus Review - 17:35 Testament of Orpheus Review - 34:28 Overall Trilogy Thoughts - 50:13 Question of the Week - 53:17 Rapid Reviews - 59:29 Subscribe on Patreon for Exclusive Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/clappercastpod Question of the Week: What is your favorite film trilogy? Email us at ClapperCast@gmail.com - Social Media Links - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClapperPodcast Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/clappercast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clappercast/ Carson Timar: https://twitter.com/BP_MovieReviews Nicolò Grasso: https://twitter.com/nickygra97 Watch Nicolò Grasso's Short Film Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPrEOqbaiZc Thanks for Watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clapperpodcast/message

Feminists have long held that God must be a woman, particularly because many of our ancestors lived in matriarchal communities. The atheistic non-faith of progressive activists suggests, with sacrilegious intention, that God is either dead or a combination of both male and female, i.e., androgynous. Traditionalists say God is a man. All of these views fundamentally misunderstand the nature of the universal hermaphrodite, however, believing that IT is something of gender or sex. God could not be anything further from this delusional perversion of the esoteric. By male and female it is to be understood that God is THE ALL. Creation is thus the separation of ONE into MANY. When these ideas leave philosophy they can be used by zealots to horrid ends. Recently the Archbishop of York said that we should stop using the word ‘father' to refer to God, something liberal feminists agreed with, stating: “because Jesus called God ‘daddy', we think we have to call God ‘daddy'.” In contrast, conservative Christians criticised the Archbishop for taking his “cue from culture rather than scripture”. Both are incorrect. The fact is that we call God what is familiar to us and if we have poor relationships with women or men we refer to God as the opposite. It is no different than calling the ocean ‘she' or a car ‘her'. God's identity is largely determined today by tribal notions rather than universal notions of nature. The Jewish God is the best example of a deity with human attributes and emotional outbursts. God is MANY from ONE, and therefore GOD is HE, SHE, and IT, all at the same time, and yet none of these things likewise. God is only a hermaphrodite when men and women copulate as in the Yin-Yang or Yab-Yum.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

On this week's show we cut straight to the bleeding heart of The Lovers of the Tarot and dissect the matrimonial twins to understand the deeper meaning of the card, its etymological rabbit holes, the Orphic egg, what it means in divination, what is had to do with love, ceremonial magick, its abundant use of traditional Christian symbolism and where it all fits on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. In the extended show we unveil the cards' deeper themes by exploring the references to Grecco-Roman mythology with Castor and Pollux, the twin-faced Janus and its zodiacal association with Gemini. As usual we find ourselves geeking out on the card's exceedingly clever use of gematria, its Hebrew letter association of Zayin and its roots in Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Thank you and enjoy the show.In the free section of the show we discuss:-The Divinatory Meaning of The Lovers-Etymology-The History of Marriage-Eros, Agape and Thelema-Love is Blind-Thoth Deck symbolism-Rider Waite symbolism-Sex MagickIn the uncesored, extended version of the show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go even further to discuss:-Castor and Pollux-The Constellation Gemini-The Gates of Janus-Apocalypse Now-Jungian Symbolism-Alchemy of the Chemical Wedding-What it means “to know” someone-The Hebrew letter association of Zayin-Egyptian Hieroglyphic Roots-Kabbalistic Path 17-Gematria!-The Cry of the 2nd AethyrEach host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Zayin:https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_One/Aleph-Bet/Zayin/zayin.htmlGospels of Thomas:https://www.marquette.edu/maqom/Gospel%20of%20Thomas%20Lambdin.pdfBook of Thoth:http://www.thule-italia.net/esoterismo/Aleister%20Crowley/Aleister%20Crowley%20-%20The%20book%20of%20Thoth.pdfSupport the show

Before we can get into Book 5, we have to talk about the myths from the previous book because they are JUICY. This time, we switch things up with a new myth expert, Red from OSP! Topics include: liking your parents, Hades II (the video game), Dionysus' backstory, leopard print, “legs,” Orphic cults, gods DLC, Heracles, Kris Kardashian, Calypso, The Oceanic Adventure of Odysseus, Pan, Fern Gully, eclipse totalities, Ovid, exploding, SpongeBob, The Bachelor, citation needed, Minos, labyrinths, the Minoans, Theseus, and more! OSP Dionysus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5brAr51ip_k OSP Pan (in Hermes) video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg_Wi4RpKVY TNO Live: https://www.thenewestolympian.com/live   Thanks to our sponsor, Tab for a Cause! Raise money for charity while surfing the web at www.tabforacause.org/tno    — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production — • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show — Is Percy Jackson the book series we should've been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

Sam Kunkel is a scholar specializing in Orphic literature, weird fiction and European symbolism. In this episode we discuss the life and work of Gustave Kahn. Purchase link: https://firsttoknock.com/products/the... Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-... Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

In this final episode on the Orphic tradition we look at some weird and wild alternate theogonies, the so-called Orphic gold tablets, and the Orphic hymns. Yes, it's a lot.CW/TW: **this episode includes particularly egregious assault and incest, even for Greek myth** Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources/Further reading: Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz; Theoi.com; Orphic Tradition and the Birth of the Gods by Dwayne A. Meisner; The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion, Radcliffe G. Edmonds III; The Orphic Hymns, translated by Apostolos N. Athanassakis and Benjamin M. Wolkow; Nonnus' Dionysiaca, translated by William Henry Denham Rouse. See the last two episodes for even more Orphic sources.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zagreus, Zagreus, Zagreus. What a mess of a story. It's gross, it's weird, it's both an afterthought and supremely important. Welcome to the story of thrice born Dionysus, better known as Zagreus.CW/TW: **this episode includes particularly egregious assault and incest, even for Greek myth** far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources: Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz; Nonnus' Dionysiaca, translated by William Henry Denham Rouse. Further reading: Orphic Tradition and the Birth of the Gods by Dwayne A. Meisner; The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion, Radcliffe G. Edmonds III; The Orphic Hymns, translated by Apostolos N. Athanassakis and Benjamin M. Wolkow. See last week's episode for even more Orphic sources.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What on Gaia's earth is the Orphic tradition? Liv attempts to break down this mysterious tradition that may or may not have been more of an ancient religion. And it all revolves around that famous Thracian singer, Orpheus.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources: The Orphic Hymns, translated by Apostolos N. Athanassakis and Benjamin M. Wolkow; Orphic Tradition and the Birth of the Gods by Dwayne A. Meisner; The Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Occult Practitioner by Patrick Dunn; Theoi.com; "The Derveni Theogony: Many Questions and Some Answers" by Alberto Bernabé, from Harvard Studies in Classical Philology. Further reading: The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion by Radcliffe G. Edmonds III; Tearing Apart the Zagreus Myth: A Few Disparaging Remarks on Orphism and Original Sin by Radcliffe G. Edmonds IIIAttributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.