Emergence Magazine Podcast
Valemon The Bear: Myth in the Age of the Anthropocene – featuring Martin Shaw
Jan 2, 2024
Martin Shaw, a mythologist, takes us on a deep encounter with a living myth of a wild daughter falling in love with a bear. The podcast explores the power of myth, our connection to the wild, and the woman's journey filled with helpful gifts and challenges.
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- The youngest daughter displays bravery and a deep connection to nature as she follows her heart, irrespective of societal expectations.
- The story explores the themes of transformation, love, and reunion, highlighting the protagonist's personal growth and perseverance in overcoming challenges.
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Valamam the Bear: A Living Myth Unfolds
In this adaptation of the special multimedia experience Valamam the Bear, Myth, and the Age of the Anthropocene, mythologist and writer Martin Shaw shares a tale of a girl who falls in love with a bear. Despite her parents' attempts to dissuade her, she leaves home to be with the bear, who is revealed to be the high bear king named Valamon. They live in a beautiful castle, and at night, he becomes a man. They have three pregnancies, but each time the children are mysteriously taken away. Eventually, after a series of encounters and challenges, the wild third daughter is reunited with Valamon, and they marry in a joyous celebration.
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