The Birth of the Symbol: Peter Struck on Ancient Greek Esoteric Hermeneutics
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
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Plato's Stance Towards Poetic Material
This chapter explores Plato's distrust of poets' claims to knowledge while recognizing the potential hidden meanings in poetry. It delves into his views on poetry leading people astray and the challenge of distinguishing surface messages from under-meanings.
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