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The Symbolic World
169 - Richard Rohlin - The Apocalypse and the Return of the King
Jul 30, 2021
Richard Rohlin, philologist and co-host of the Amon Sûl podcast, discusses the images of Christ and Antichrist in history, drawing on the Book of Revelation and the Sibylline Oracles. They explore Mithridates VI of Pontus as an antichrist figure, the Arthurian legends and their reflection of societal issues, and the concept of the end times and the return of Christ. They also touch on the disruption of traditional trade networks by the discovery of the new world and discuss their book project 'Finding the Golden Key'.
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- The pattern of Christ and Antichrist is exemplified through figures like Mithridates and Nero, reflecting the potential for evil and resurrection in Western history.
- The Arthurian legends symbolize the fractal pattern of illegitimacy and resurrection, with Arthur's return as the once and future king representing redemption and renewal.
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The pattern of Christ and Antichrist in Western history
The podcast explores the pattern of Christ and Antichrist within Western history, particularly in the medieval Christian world. This pattern is exemplified through figures like Mithridates and Nero, who are perceived as both the embodiment of evil and the potential for resurrection and renewal. The legend of King Arthur also reflects this pattern, with the illegitimate and sinister elements of his story eventually leading to redemption and a glimpse of the once and future king.
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