

Mythic Mind
Andrew Snyder
Mythic Mind pursues wisdom on the pathways between primary and secondary worlds. Tolkien, Lewis, and adjacent material tend to take a leading role.To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 2min
65 - Legacy and the Hero's Journey (feat. Chris Jackson)
Today I am joined by Chris Jackson to discuss the concepts of legacy and the hero's journey as laid out in his drafted book, "Legacy: How to Live a Life Worth Remembering."You can keep up with Chris at https://alegacylived.com/Become a patron and get access to exclusive and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in a course - including the upcoming Lord of the Rings Study - at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
64 - The Middle-earth Mixer
In this episode, I am joined by The Middle-earth Mixer (@middleearthmixr) for a general conversation about what makes Tolkien great, as well some of the ideological factors that are often part of the broader Tolkien community.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in a course - including The Lord of the Rings - at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Use the code "MIXR" for 25% off any course!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 23min
63 - Beowulf and Boethius Course Review
In this episode, I am joined by a few of the participants in my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course. To get access to all of the material from that course, including the recordings of our live conversations, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "PODCAST" for 50% off the cost during the month of November.Become a patron of the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Nov 5, 2024 • 45min
62 - A Joyful Outpost (feat. Aaron Bair)
Today I am joined by Aaron Bair to discuss his book, A Joyful Outpost: Exploring the Household Economy of the Beavers from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3AcIx2I Enroll in a course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmindAll videos/podcasts from "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" are now available to $10+/month patrons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
61 - The Meaning of Meaning
In this episode, I explain why I dropped the "many meaningful roads ahead" ending line from the show and I discuss the issue of looking for meaning in a supposedly meaningless world.Enroll in a Mythic Mind study today while prices are lowered! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Recommended Book: On the Incarnation by AthanasiusBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Oct 1, 2024 • 56min
60 - Boethius and Neoplatonism
In this episode, I discuss the trajectory of neoplatonism from the pre-Socratics to Boethius. You can watch the video of the main lesson here: Boethius and NeoplatonismSupport my work by becoming a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind.Purchase "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Recommended Book: The Death of Ivan IlyichUse the code "MYTHIC" for 10% your order at MiddleBorne ArmsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Sep 19, 2024 • 22min
59 - Introduction to Boethius (Updated)
(A couple days after the original posting, I realized that the file I uploaded had a broken ending. This has now been corrected.)In this episode, I provide my introduction to Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy, which was made for my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" course.To enroll in the course and gain permanent access to all materials, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "FORTUNE" before the end of September for 50% off the cost of the coursePurchase The Consolation here: https://amzn.to/4e5cSi1Order a custom-made wooden sword or bookmark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Sep 3, 2024 • 2h 7min
58 - C.S. Lewis's Ransom Series
Some of the participants in the recently completed "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course have reassembled to discuss a high-level view of C.S. Lewis's Ransom series - Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength.You can purchase the entire course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/, and be sure to use the code RANSOM before the end of October 2024 for 50% off the cost!Recommended book: Tom Shippey's Translation of Beowulf Shop Middleborn Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Aug 21, 2024 • 23min
57 - The Doom of Beowulf
In this episode, I conclude my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as I discuss Beowulf's encounter with the dragon - and his mortal doom.For a deeper look at this material, enroll in "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" today!Get an awesome, handcrafted wooden sword or book mark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Recommended Book: Winters in the WorldSupport me on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Aug 7, 2024 • 22min
56 - Grendel's Mother
In this episode, we continue to discuss Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as our hero does battle with the hell-dame, the mother of Grendel.Sign up for the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Also, for the rest of August, my now (nearly) complete "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course is reduced to half price. Although the course is not currently ongoing, the content will be available to you indefinitely. Use the same link as above.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.


