Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson

Elizabeth Éowyn Nelson, a faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and author of Psyche's Knife, dives into the intriguing myth of Eros and Psyche. She illuminates the often-overlooked symbolism of the knife, linking it to themes of agency and intimate separations necessary for deep connection. The conversation explores Psyche's beauty as both a gift and a curse, the challenges she faces set by Aphrodite, and the profound transformations of love. Nelson also discusses how these archetypes resonate with our understanding of mature love today.