Sharon Coggan, a recently retired professor and founder of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Colorado, discusses the evolution of Pan from a symbol of vitality to a chaotic figure in European mythology. She links this transformation to Jungian psychology, emphasizing the importance of integrating our primal instincts. The conversation explores Platonic ideals and their influence on early Christian theology, illuminating how these philosophies shape contemporary understandings of spirituality and the challenges of fundamentalism in today’s society.