Understanding Mythology

We are all familiar with one flood myth or another, though remarkably we notice this motif all over the world! It has been imagined since antiquity that they must detail a cosmic event. So what history can be excavated from this universally remembered event? Past that even, we have a story that has evolved drastically over the many generations it has been shared. What metaphors do these stories share? What do they say about antiquity's views on the world around them? Most importantly, what can we learn about ourselves?Part one deals with the fall motif and the antediluvian epoch. Namely, the period before the flood, in this episode we set the stage for the disaster to come. If you enjoyed this episode, join my community! Click the LinkTree URL here:https://linktr.ee/UnderstandingMythologyIf you enjoyed my friend Elliot's pitch on his podcast Anthology of Heroes, his LinkTree is here:https://linktr.ee/anthologyofheroespodcast

Today we explore the horror in myth and folk lore with a very special episode just in time for Halloween. We will become acquainted with the monsters that lurk within the pages of folk lore and the annals of mythology. Our exploration will come in the form of four chapters, the monster within us, the monster born from our deeds, the existential monster and the monster which lurks between the boundary of the known and the unknown.Happy Halloween!If you wish to email me or follow my other socials, click on the linktree URL!https://linktr.ee/CarthagoNova

In our first episode of our second season we dive into the primal ocean depths and find a being as old as creation itself, the World Turtle. A figure significant to much of the world's legends, this benevolent creature offers its body and mind for the betterment of mankind. Let us explore together the attributes of this beautiful creature and see in what ways it graced the world's most treasured stories.If you enjoy my content consider following me on my other social pages! Click the URL here to find out more: https://linktr.ee/CarthagoNova

Season 1 of Understanding Mythology finishes with myths as expressions of religious ritual. Today we look into the practical religious application of mythology and see how myth charters ritualistic norms and its significance. Mankind all over the world has desired a link to heaven in order to know how to properly conduct themselves and to ensure further sustenance. Specifically, we look into sacrifice, initiation, purification and rituals pertaining to seasonal renewal as our four major components of religious ritual as they are presented to us in mythology.Thank you to everyone who made season 1 of Understanding Mythology possible! Be sure to check out my other social media platforms if you enjoy my content. This Linktree URL is your guide to everything Carthago Nova: https://linktr.ee/CarthagoNova

In today's episode we hear and watch the almighty gods upon high and emulate their words and actions. The gods teach us through their divine word, and when it comes to their works within myths, it is monkey-see, monkey-do. On a mortal level, those in power sought to forever stay upon the throne and continue transmitting their truth. So then, charter myths are born, the stories created out of the want to stay on the paved path; to pursue the status quo.Jump into my discord or follow me on instagram!https://linktr.ee/CarthagoNova

In today's podcast we are not decisively outside the realm of nature, for one question was intentionally skirted around - the question of why. We are exploring mankind's first burning questions, why the world works the way it does and why it is the way it is. All-in-all, we find that these stories give us a reason to keep living the way we do, that they push us to keep on keeping on.Want to join my community? Have a look at my socials with this URL!https://linktr.ee/CarthagoNova

Today we take a step into the natural realm in an attempt to find our gods hiding behind the masks of the elements. We initially look into the world around us and submit that there are things within nature we cannot understand and thusly discover the realm of the supernatural. However, upon glaring into the void the eye of the void peers back into us, and we find gods within ourselves.Join me and my community on Discord!https://discord.gg/x6UKKkrYQg[Twitch]:https://www.twitch.tv/carthagonova[Youtube]:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW6VRAgTGBy9Hoo44xyxJQ[Twitter]:https://twitter.com/CarthagoN

In our first dive into better understanding mythology we look at the idea that myths are accounts of history. They detail events that actually occurred, albeit embellished over time. What can we learn about myths  when we drag gods down to human scale and wipe away the mystique and the shenanigans? Join me and my community on discord!https://discord.gg/x6UKKkrYQgI also have a Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/carthagonovaYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW6VRAgTGBy9Hoo44xyxJQ& Twitter:https://twitter.com/CarthagoN