Category: Mythology
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The Gap Between Understanding and Becoming
When psychology replaced mythology, we traded participation for explanation. We gained a remarkable vocabulary for describing the inner life, but in the process we lost something older and more difficult to name: a felt sense of belonging inside a meaningful drama. Myth did not merely tell us what was happening; it gave us a role…
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Everything Is Text: Notes from a Cyber Flâneur
I typed a sentence into a machine, and a video came out. Not a description of a video. Not a storyboard. Not a request routed to some human editor working a night shift in another time zone. A video. Movement, colour, light, duration. Born from a line of text, the way a spell is supposed…
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The Spreader Part II
This is part II of The Spreader, a psychological horror/speculative fiction story I started at the tail end of last year. If you haven’t read part one, here’s the link. I decided to use an interactive format for Part II. Spreader Part 2 – Interactive E-Book Spreader Part 2 An Infection of the Mind Narrative…
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Sibyl
The Latin and Greek reads: ‘Nam Sibyllam quidem Cumis ego ipse oculis meis vidi in ampulla pendere,et cum illi pueri dicerent: Σίβυλλα τί θέλεις; respondebat illa: ἀποθανεῖν θέλω.’ Translation: “For I myself saw the Sibyl of Cumae with my own eyes hanging in a jar,and when the boys asked her: ‘Sibyl, what do you want?’she…
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The Shimmer-Seers
Long ago, before the first compass was carved from bone and star, the world was not unmapped—it was overwatched. Not by gods, no. By something stranger. They called them Shimmer-Seers. You wouldn’t have noticed them in the villages or cities, for they walked with dusty boots and quiet eyes, often mistaken for fools, madmen, or…
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Likes The woman in the red dress | …
The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you’re inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our…
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Prometheus’ Flame: Stealing Fire from the Gods
A question I’ve been mulling over is whether AI’s role in our mythic journey a Pandora or Prometheus, first I wanted to examine the original myths. Last week, I explored Pandora’s Paradox: The Curse, the Gift, and the Mystery of Hope. And now Prometheus. He features in popular culture a lot, most recently in the…
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Pandora’s Paradox: The Curse, the Gift, and the Mystery of Hope
I need to tell you Pandora's story. It'll make sense later why I'm telling you her story now.
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Cernunnos: Keeper of the Wild and the Wisdom of Cycles
In the heart of an ancient forest, where the trees whispered secrets older than time and the air hung thick with the scent of moss and loam, there walked a figure both strange and familiar. He moved with the silence of a stag in winter, yet his presence made the earth hum beneath his feet.…
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Batman as the Wounded Hero: Navigating the Liminal Spaces between Light and Shadow
Batman has long stood as a symbol of resilience, justice, and the power of human will. Cloaked in darkness, he’s a hero who walks the line between vigilante and saviour, refusing to stray too far into the light or the shadow. But beneath the mask, Bruce Wayne is a man shaped by trauma—an orphan who…
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Which Greek God or Goddess Are You?
Ready to discover which Greek deity mirrors your inner self? Whether you’re a natural-born leader, a strategic thinker, or a master of charm and beauty, there’s a god or goddess out there that vibes with your energy. Maybe you’re a bold Zeus, commanding the skies and ruling with authority, or perhaps you’re more like Athena,…
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Mythological Deep Dive: Pegasus
Myths are the timeless mirrors of the human soul. They reflect universal truths and guide us towards self-understanding. In short, they connect us to the larger narrative of existence and help us to create meaning. Today’s Mythological Deep Dive: Pegasus.
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Pegasus: A Creature Born of Chaos
I’m starting a new series on the website dedicated to mythology and meaning, where I’ll be exploring ancient myths and their symbolic meanings in modern times. I’m hoping to uncover how these timeless stories still resonate in our modern lives. To kick things off, I’m starting with an exploration of Pegasus, the winged horse of…
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The Mythic Imagination: The Quest for Meaning Through Personal Mythology
Carrying on from my conversation on the mythic imagination and Stephen Larsen’s book on the subject, I did a quick SketchWow infographic to give a quick overview of the book.
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