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The Forest of Symbols

Aldous Asterion
Narcissus
Social Media
Hamlet
Art
Oscar Wilde
Dorian Gray
Orphic Cosmogony
Lacan
Shakespeare
The Crying Of Lot 49
Metaphysics
Dreams
Borges
Cormac Mccarthy
Elizabeth Bishop
Sylvia Plath
Philosophy
Samson
Bees
Thomas Pynchon

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The third and final section elaborates the "deductive" method of myth criticism, and gets into the details of the fourfold cycle of the myth of the hero, which Frye believes underlies all of literature. Some references to Frazer and Jung, and discuss... more

The Inductive Method, and Frye's "spatial" conception of literature.

On the idea that literary criticism is, or could be, a science.

To support the show, and get early access to episodes and bonus content (written and audio), please visit www.patreon.com/symbolpod.--AA

Let's visit ground zero of literary criticism.

To support the show, and get early access to episodes and bonus content (written and audio), please visit www.patreon.com/symbolpod.--AA

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    If you're a curious person truly interested in the World and yearning for some dope beats never heard anywhere else you should listen to this podcast. It will continuously blow your mind!

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    I was not ready

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  • Interesting Subject Matter and Interviews

    Highly recommend, fascinating material and guests. A pleasure to listen to if you enjoy in depth discussions and deep dives into esoteric subjects.

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The series explores philosophy, mythology, and culture through provocative, wide-ranging conversations that blend ancient myths, literature, and modern media. Episodes often connect esoteric ideas—mythic dualities, mirrors, and the Fool archetype—with contemporary topics like consciousness, narcissism, and social media, creating a richly interdisciplinary experience. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy deep-dive analysis, literary references, and speculative thought, with a distinctive tilt toward philosophical and occult themes, making it a good fit for audiences seeking intellectually challenging discussions with a reflective, often countercultural edge.

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