The Symbolic World

314 - Dr Martin Shaw - The New Odyssey

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Nov 3, 2023
Dr. Martin Shaw, a writer and storyteller, discusses pagan stories like The Odyssey, the return of paganism in modern life, and his journey to Orthodox Christianity. They explore the relevance of the Odyssey today, the power of storytelling to change perspectives, and the importance of embracing intellectual pandemonium in discussions.
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INSIGHT

Modern Kleos

  • Modern society displays a new age of kleos, seeking external validation through social media.
  • We replace religious shelter with spiritual comfort and pick and choose our beliefs.
ADVICE

Retell Stories Orally

  • Tell stories in small groups to experience their transformative power.
  • Oral storytelling brings stories to life and allows them to do their work.
INSIGHT

Return of Paganism

  • The world is reverting to paganism because atheism is too depressing.
  • Modern paganism lacks the wisdom of the Olympians who informed the old stories.
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