Paul VanderKlay's Podcast Martin Shaw Continued: Understanding Hermes, JBP, Pageau, the Bish, and Purgatory for Writers
May 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, mythologist and storyteller Martin Shaw dives into the imaginative essence of Hermes, exploring his role as a muse for creativity. He contrasts modern digital culture with age-old myths, highlighting community growth within the Orthodox Christian context. Shaw reflects on the disconnect many feel with contemporary faith and introduces his upcoming book, 'Liturgies of the Wild.' He offers practical insights into maintaining authenticity in writing amidst evolving communication platforms, and emphasizes the lasting value of the written word.
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Hermes: God of Imagination
- Hermes is the god of imagination, mischief, and communication from soul to soul.
- He symbolizes wit, spontaneity, and the lively, creative aspect of storytelling and experience.
John Verveke Meets Hermes
- John Verveke experienced an inner entity introducing itself as Hermes during internal family systems therapy.
- This encounter sparked his renewed interest in Christianity despite prior skepticism.
Hermes’ Duality and Storytelling
- Hermes embodies duality, the storyteller's trickster, and the god of the marketplace.
- His message is to embrace wit and spontaneity, often telling storytellers to "burn your script."
