‘And When Rome Falls, Falls the World’: The Fall of Rome and Western Esotericism

Exploring the impact of the fall of Rome on Western esotericism, the podcast discusses the competing narratives of progress and decline in Western culture. It examines the historical background leading to the fall, including the arrival of the Huns and the movement of Germanic tribes. The podcast also explores occultists' concerns about collapse scenarios and the intersection with decline narratives in esotericism. Additionally, it delves into the prophecy of a non-Athenian Hierophant and Augustine's arguments against polytheism influenced by the fall of Rome.