Archetypes and Mythology
Magic is the art and science of changing
consciousness at will.
Myths are ancient stories that enact archetypal themes allowing us to become conscious
of them. Great myths inspire people across times and cultures. They can represent the
battles and desires deep within our psyches, just as they did for their original
audiences.
- The Genesis story of Joseph
can serves as a guide to growth and development. This story has many elements of a
standard fairy tale, and as such, conveys not only a piece of Hebrew history, but also
tells about the life process of each person. [Under Construction]
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- A collection of archetype invoking poetry, playing with images of ravens and roses,
created during a Reweaving "Rites of Passage" class.
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- The story of a Celtic earth/wisdom Goddess, the keeper of druidic lore and of the
Samhain (Halloween) fires. [Under Construction]
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How Inanna got her shining throne and luscious bed after encountering the serpent who
could not be charmed, the Anzu-bird, and Lilith.
- The prototypical "descent" myth. One of the earliest recorded stories in
history. Inanna prefigures Persephone and Christ at the dawning of written history.
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- Come explore the archetype of the Great Mother. Once an ubiquitous idea in human
consciousness, western society has largely banished this archetype to the shadow. Read
about how to reclaim this valuable portion of your psyche.
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