Mythic Mind

118 - Introduction to Narnia, Books 1-3

Nov 10, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Host's First Taste Of Big Fork Snacks

  • Andrew Snyder shares a personal promo for Big Fork Brands pork snacks and a 20% discount code.
  • He recorded live first-time taste reactions to the products at episode end.
INSIGHT

Childlike Storytelling Meets Scholarly Depth

  • Although Narnia reads as children's fiction, C.S. Lewis blends scholarly learning with childlike wonder to create layered stories.
  • Aslan and the myths expand as the reader matures, revealing deeper philosophical and cosmological themes.
ADVICE

Use Planet Narnia, But Don't Overdo It

  • Read Michael Ward's Planet Narnia to view each book through medieval planetary influences.
  • Use Ward's lens as a helpful tool, but avoid treating it as the sole key to understanding Narnia.
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