The infinity symbol, a beautiful concept captured in the simple elegance of an endless double loop, seems the perfect encapsulation of the concept it represents. So, where… Read more “Infinity”
Month: November 2016
The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata
In the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, after an awful, brutal war that made brother turn on brother, student turn on teacher, and saint turn on God,… Read more “The Mythic Dog and The Mahabharata”
Warp Speed Ahead: Why theory became a bad word
Once upon a time, scientists proposed Laws. If a scientist/philosopher (back in the day, they were both the same species) had a Eureka! moment, and it could… Read more “Warp Speed Ahead: Why theory became a bad word”
Min’s Missing Member
One of my favorite reasons to travel is because some myths you won’t find anywhere else in the world but from the mouths of the people themselves.… Read more “Min’s Missing Member”
Joseph Campbell’s framework for comparative mythology
We are often asked: what are Mythological studies? and why do we study it? Many mistake what we do as the simple learning of stories, but that… Read more “Joseph Campbell’s framework for comparative mythology”
Building a Better Wall, Bigly: The Art of the Dao
Since wall building appears to be a hot topic these days, it’s probably worth noting that one of the greatest Chinese books of wisdom ever written is… Read more “Building a Better Wall, Bigly: The Art of the Dao”
If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella 345 Ways
We all know the story of Cinderella, in the western sphere most of us grew up with the child-friendly, heavily sanctioned Disney-esque version that was read to… Read more “If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella 345 Ways”
And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth
Most people would agree that on the whole, we humans are a flawed lot. Some of us blame this on Original Sin (think Adam and Eve), some… Read more “And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth”
Hello World!
Hi All, Let’s start by introducing ourselves somewhat… we are a husband and wife team that fell in love in grad school while pursing our passion for… Read more “Hello World!”