The Philosopher’s Stone is produced by means of the Greening and Growing Nature – Solomon Trismosin Last time we worked through the symbolism of the first plate,… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 2”
Month: December 2016
Keep Swimming: a Chinese Folk Tale
The words my father would always say to me whenever I was facing difficulties in life continue to provide me inspiration and strength. Two simple words: Keep… Read more “Keep Swimming: a Chinese Folk Tale”
Polybius, MKUltra and Dream Machines
TRUST NO ONE, DENY EVERYTHING, THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE. – The X-Files As we know, myths often have a historical basis. So before tackling the mysterious… Read more “Polybius, MKUltra and Dream Machines”
Myths of the Moon: Io, Prometheus Bound, and the Fury of a Goddess Scorned (Jupiter)
Zeus, a.k.a. Jupiter, is a ladies’ man. But going after one of your wife’s own priestesses is probably not advisable. This, alas, did not deter his amorous… Read more “Myths of the Moon: Io, Prometheus Bound, and the Fury of a Goddess Scorned (Jupiter)”
Splendor Solis: Plate 1
I am the way and even road, who passes here without a rest, will find a goodly life abode, and in the end be ever blessed. –… Read more “Splendor Solis: Plate 1”
Who Owns My Ghost? or, Behold the Pixels Incarnate
By disposition, I’m more of a Whovian and a Trekie than a Warsie. But I still do love me my Star Wars. And so, with three generations… Read more “Who Owns My Ghost? or, Behold the Pixels Incarnate”
Moana, Maui, and Misunderstood Mythology
Disney is a folklorist’s conundrum; it is great to see these ancient stories still circulating through the public sphere, and reviving in popularity, but the corporatization of… Read more “Moana, Maui, and Misunderstood Mythology”
Myths of The Moons: Deimos and Phobos (Mars)
The Roman gods tended to be variants of Greek deities. Thus, Zeus becomes Jupiter, Aphrodite becomes Venus, and Aries, the god of war, becomes Mars. Only, while… Read more “Myths of The Moons: Deimos and Phobos (Mars)”
Frige, Frigg and Freyja: Friday, I’m In Love
One of my favorite albums is the Cure’s Disintegration. It’s dark and gloomy, spectral and haunting, and at times even a little mythic. That’s why when they followed… Read more “Frige, Frigg and Freyja: Friday, I’m In Love”
Love and Loss in the Time of Winter: 3 Tales
The pre-Julian calendars of ancient Rome only had 10 months. From the end of December to the start of March was just a winter gap, undeserving of… Read more “Love and Loss in the Time of Winter: 3 Tales”