Chthonia

Uncover the enigmatic world of night goddesses, focusing on Nyx, Nox, and Nut. Explore their dual nature as both nurturing and fearsome figures in mythology. Dive into the psychological significance of night, dreams, and chaos, revealing how they shape our understanding of creation and destiny. Delve into Jungian archetypes and the collective unconscious, emphasizing their impact on emotions and relationships. Finally, learn how embracing darkness can fuel creativity and challenge societal norms surrounding fear.

Dive into the tumultuous world of Hera, the queen of the gods, and her dark reputation for jealousy and cunning. Explore her complex dynamics with Zeus and how her emotional responses shape mythological tales. Discover the parallels between Juno and Satan, revealing the deeper aspects of divine chaos and marital fidelity. Unravel the struggles of female independence amid societal expectations, showcasing the intricate balancing act women face in relationships and personal agency.

This week we look at Tiamat, the primordial sea goddess of the Enuma Elish. She battles Marduk and is defeated, and the firmaments of the world are created through her body. She is generally considered to be a monster or sea dragon that embodies primordial chaos. We relate her story to the myths of the Hittite Illuyanka, the Greek Python, and the Biblical Leviathan.

Delve into the magical world of Cerridwen, the Welsh enchantress known for her cauldron of knowledge. Discover how mishaps surrounding her cauldron led to the birth of the famed bard Taliesin. Explore themes of transformation, loss, and the duality of creation and destruction within her myth. Unpack the evolution of Wicca and its societal perceptions, while analyzing goddess worship in Celtic mythology. Revel in the rich symbolism of her cauldron that embodies rebirth and wisdom throughout the ages.

This week we look at the Norse goddess Hel, the daughter of the trickster god Loki, and ruler of the regions under the earth, where most humans went after death. As you might imagine, her name is the root of the modern word Hell, and the connection between the female goddess and the later-named place […]

Discover the intriguing tale of the Egyptian goddess Isis, who embodies love, resilience, and the quest for resurrection. Delve into her powerful role in reviving Osiris, the intricacies of motherhood, and the rivalry between Horus and Seth. Uncover ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife through key texts and transformative myths. Explore Isis's interactions with the sun god Ra, her healing abilities, and her deep connections to knowledge and duality, portraying her as a captivating symbol of power and protection.

Just in time for Easter, this second podcast on Dionysus looks at the Orphic concept of the god as successor to Zeus, and as the archetype for the divine savior, later embodied in the mythology of Jesus. Source used in video: The God Who Comes: Dionysian Mysteries Revealed by Rosemarie Taylor-Perry. Algora Publishing, 2003 Music: […]

Welcome to the 50th episode of Chthonia! This week we look at the mysterious figure of Dionysus, in the first of a two part podcast. Dionysus is the god of wine, an egalitarian deity who can be directly experienced through drinking wine. In this episode we look at the Homeric Dionysus, the one portrayed in the Homeric Hymns, and we will look at his connection to the Divine Feminine.

This week we talk about Hawaii's volatile volcano goddess and her role in shaping and protecting the islands, as well as her explosive relationship with her sister and her friends. She represents the dual nature of fire, in both its creative and destructive aspects. Music: Adpated from "Secret Door" by Anastasia Vronski, [CC 4.0] URL: […]

This week's podcast is about Erzulie, a family of Voodoo loas connected to water, and to the Feminine in its various forms. We look at two of the loas in particular; Erzulie Freda, associated with love and sex, and Erzulie Dantor, a fierce protector figure often associated with the Black Madonna. Music: Intro adapted from […]