The Gap Between Understanding and Becoming
Soulcruzer
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…
Mythology
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…
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.…
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 θÎλεις; respondebat illa: ἀποθανεῖν θÎλω.’ Translation: “For…
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.…
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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…
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
I need to tell you Pandora's story. It'll make sense later why I'm telling you her story now.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.