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Horizon Series Part 2: Glimpsing the Wasteland

The Myths That Make Us

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The Power of Myth in Nurturing the Human Psyche

Myths play a crucial role in helping the human psyche integrate the ultimate mystery. Throughout history, the concept of evolution has been attempting to address the challenge of creating a finite physical organism capable of navigating infinity. The human mind filters out most of the incomprehensible information to prevent overwhelming the conscious ego, leading to a potential chaotic episode. This filtering process shields individuals from facing the ultimate mystery, which encompasses everything that myths are currently unable to encompass, integrate, or understand.

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