

Ian Cattanach on the Gnostic Cormac McCarthy
May 29, 2024
Ian Cattanach, expert on Gnostic themes in Cormac McCarthy's work, delves into the Terra Damnata for hidden mystical influences in McCarthy's novels. From Blood Meridian to The Road, they explore Irish literary inspirations, Western arts of divination, and the symbolism of number eight in Gnostic cosmology, unraveling the deep layers of Gnostic interpretations in McCarthy's writing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Unveiling Mystical Influences in Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
03:55 • 29min
Exploring Reality and Darkness in McCarthy's Biography
32:27 • 2min
Exploring Irish Influence and Literary Inspiration
34:24 • 2min
Exploring Influences on McCarthy and Western Arts of Divination
35:58 • 15min
The Symbolism of Number Eight in Gnostic Cosmology
50:32 • 14min
Exploration of Narcissism, Demiurge, and Morality in McCarthy's Work
01:04:58 • 2min
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01:07:09 • 2min