

‘And When Rome Falls, Falls the World’: The Fall of Rome and Western Esotericism
Aug 29, 2023
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.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Fall of the Roman Empire and its Significance
02:46 • 5min
The Fall of Rome and the Threat of the Goths
08:13 • 15min
Overlap Between Occultists' Opinions and Concerns about Collapse Scenarios
23:17 • 2min
The Fall of Rome and Its Effects on Western Esotericism
25:40 • 3min
The Prophecy of the Non-Athenian Hierophant
28:30 • 6min
The Fall of Rome: Implications for Western Esotericism
34:28 • 11min