Ineffable Initiations and Golden Asses: Apuleius of Madauros and the Metamorphoses

Learn about the life and works of Apuleius, a great Latin-language Middle Platonist writer. Explore the esoteric elements in his famous novel, the Metamorphoses, and how it influenced real-life esoteric thought. Dive into Lucius's bizarre encounters, the tale of Cupid and Psyche, the protagonist's transformation and devotion in the cult of Isis, and the intentional divine placeholder in the book. Discover the comedic elements and the upcoming episodes on esoteric hermeneutical possibilities of the text.