Prytan Podcast

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: another look at Apollo and Hermes before Zeus, the archetype of the Negotiator, and the virtue of epieikeia, equity.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hermes #Apollo #Zeus #negotiator #equity
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: The Settlement Before Zeus 2:38 The Archetype: The Negotiator 4:39 The Virtue: Epieikeia, equity 6:40 Healing Words 8:24 Daily...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Hermes and the lyre, the archetype of the Creator, and the virtue of sophia, theoretical wisdom.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hermes #Apollo #lyre #Creator
Cover figures: from "Apollo and Hermes" by Constantin Hansen (19th century)
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:36 The Myth: The Lyre and the Exchange with Apollo 2:27...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we begin a new arc: Hermes, the messenger, the trickster, the guide. Today's episode: the birth of Hermes, the archetype of the Trickster, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hermes #trickster
Cover Figures: from "Landscape with Apollo Guarding the Herds of Admetus" by...

Hello, I'm Mollie. This is a special episode of the Prytan Podcast — just me talking. No myth, no healing words, no daily project today. I want to take a moment to look back to Asclepius and Heracles before we look forward to Hermes and Hestia.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Heracles #Hercules #Hermes #Hestia
Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:26 Looking Back: Asclepius and Heracles 2:15 What's Coming: Hermes and Hestia 3:18 Closing

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, the two mortals-turned-gods of Asclepius and Heracles, the archetype of the Complementary Whole: Healing and Strength, and the virtue of eudaimonia, flourishing.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Heracles #complementarywhole #healing #strength
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 The Myth: Asclepius and Heracles on Olympus 2:49 The Archetype: The Complementary Whole: Healing and Strength 5:09...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the final episode of our Heracles arc, the archetype of the Hero: Integrated, and the virtue of sophrosyne, self-mastery.   #mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #hero #integration
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Arc: Heracles as a Whole 1:54 The Archetype: The Hero Integrated 3:38 The Virtue: Sophrosyne, self-mastery 4:45 Healing Words 6:15 Daily Project 6:41 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a  practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, a synthesis of the Heracles arc, the archetype of the Laborer: Integrated, and the virtue of andreia, courage.

#mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hercules #Heracles #laborer #integrated
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 The Pattern: The Twelve Labors 2:39 The Archetype: The Laborer: Integrated 3:56 The Virtue: Andreia, courage 5:56 Healing Words 7:30 Daily Project 8:01 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, no myth, but a critique examining the heroic archetype as the pattern that shapes not just mythology but modern life. The archetype itself is called the Shadow Examined. The virtue is praotes, right anger.   #mythology #GreekMythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #JamesHillman #HeroicEgo #Hero #Shadow   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 The Critique: James Hillman's Critique of the He...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the death and apotheosis of Heracles, the archetype of the Hero: Fulfilled, and the virtue of eudaimonia, flourishing.

#GreekMythology #mythology #psychology #philosophy #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #hero #godhood #fulfillment

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, Heracles builds his funeral pyre, the archetype of the Hero: Broken, and the virtue of megalopsychia, greatness of soul.

#mythology #greekmythology #psychology #philosophy #Hercules #Heracles #pyre #greatnessofsoul

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Deianira sends the poisoned robe to Heracles, the archetype of the Shadow: Unintended Destruction, and the virtue of epieikeia, equity.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Deianira #shadow #destruction

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, Heracles and the centaur Nessus, the archetype of the Protector, and the virtue of philia, loving friendship.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Deianira #Nessus #Protector #love

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles in the service of Queen Omphale, the archetype of the Shadow: The Feminine Unmet, and the virtue of sophrosyne, self-mastery.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Omphale

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Twelfth Labor of Heracles and the descent to the underworld, the archetype of the Hero Into the Underworld, and the virtue of andreia, courage.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #Heracles #hercules #cerberus #andreia #courage #hero

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Fifth Labor of Heracles and the Augean Stables, the archetype of the Hero: The Humiliating Task, and the virtue of megalopsychia, greatness of soul.

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Second Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Lernaean Hydra, the archetype of the Hero Facing What Multiplies, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.

Cover Image Icon: Hercules and the Hydra (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #H...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the First Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Nemean Lion, the archetype of the Hero Confronting the Unconquerable, and the virtue of andreia, courage.

Cover Image: Lion (c. 1494) by Albrecht Durer

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #NemeanLion #Hero

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Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) at the Oracle of Delphi and the command to perform the Twelve Labors, the archetype of the Penitent, and the virtue of dikaiosyne, justice.
Cover Image: Hercules (c. 1642?) by Guercino
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hercules #Heracles #Oracle
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Heracles at...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) in his madness, the archetype of the Shadow as Destructive Rage, and the virtue of praotes, right anger.
Cover Image icon source: Hercules and Cerberus (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #madness #shadow #anger
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The Myth: Heracles i...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the birth of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the serpents in the cradle, the archetype of the Hero, and the virtue of andreia, courage.

Cover image source: The Infant Hercules (c 1788) by Sir Joshua Reynolds (censored)
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hera #Serpents
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40...

This is a special episode of the Prytan Podcast, just the host talking. No myth or anything else today. We're simply standing between two god arcs, and taking a moment to breathe between the Asclepius and Heracles/Hercules episodes.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Heracles #HerosJourney #HeroicJourney

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
0:20 Looking Back: The Asclepius Arc
1:12 Looking Forward: Entering the Heracles Arc
2:45 What's Coming in the Heracles Arc
3:32 Closing

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, the myth of Asclepius coming to Rome, the archetype of the Wounded Healer Integrated, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 The Myth: Asclepius Comes to Rome 2:30 The Archetype: The Wounded Healer, Integrated 4:21 The Virtue: Eudaimonia, flourishing 5:16 Healing Words 6:45 Daily Project 7:10 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Jung's wounded healer examined in depth, the shadow of the healer archetype, and the virtue of sophia, wisdom through deep knowing.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Jung #CarlJung #WoundedHealer

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 The Story: Jung's Wounded Healer
2:47 The Archetype: The Shadow of the Healer<...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius and the birth of the Hippocratic tradition, the archetype of the Teacher of Caregivers, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Hippocrates #Kos
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 The Myth: Hippocrates and the Asclepeion at Kos 2:30 The Archetype: The Teacher of Caregivers 3:30 The Virtue: Phronesis, practical wisdom 4:44 H...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius placed among the stars as Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, the archetype of the Healer Who Becomes Myth, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Asclepius Becomes Ophiuchus 2:19 The Archetype: The Healer Becomes Myth 3:59 The Virtue: Eudaimonia, flourishing 4:52 Healing Words 6:26 Daily Project 6:56 C...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius's death and Apollo's grief and rage, the archetype of the Father's Grief, and the virtue of megalopsychia, greatness of soul.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Apollo #grief
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 The Myth: Apollo's Grief and the Cyclopes 2:36 The Archetype: The Father's Grief 4:00 The Virtue: Megalopsychia, greatness of soul 5:03...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the death of Asclepius and the thunderbolt of Zeus, the archetype of the Reckoning, and the virtue of dikaiosyne, justice.
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Zeus
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 The Myth: The Death of Asclepius by Zeus 2:25 The Archetype: The Reckoning 3:37 The Virtue: Dikaiosyne, justice 4:44 Healing Words 6:16 Daily Project 6:46 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the pattern of Asclepius raising the dead, the archetype of the Shadow as Refusal of Limits, and the virtue of epieikeia, knowing when to yield.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 The Myth: Asclepius and the Pattern of Raising the Dead 2:28 The Archetype: The Shadow — Refusal of Limits 3:47 The Vir...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the myth of Asclepius and Hippolytus, the archetype of the Boundary Crosser, and the virtue of andreia, courage.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Hippolytus
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The Myth: Asclepius Raises Hippolytus 2:21 The Archetype: The Boundary Crosser 3:48 The Virtue: Andreia, courage 4:52 Healing Words 6:24 Daily Project 6:52 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius's healings at Epidaurus and the stone tablets that recorded them, the archetype of the Caregiver, and the virtue of megalopsychia, greatness of soul.
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #caregiver
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 The Myth: The Healings at Epidaurus 2:22 The Archetype: The Caregiver 3:22 The Virtue: Megalopsychia, greatness of soul 4:46 Healing...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the goddess Hygieia, daughter of Asclepius, the archetype of the Preventive Healer, and the virtue of sophrosyne, self-mastery.
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Hygieia #healer
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 The Myth: Hygieia and the Sanctuary at Titane 2:12 The Archetype: The Preventive Healer 3:03 The Virtue: Sophrosyne, self-mastery 4:15 Healing Words 5:34 Daily Project 6:01 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the healing sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus, the archetype of the Healer of the Unconscious, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the rod of Asclepius and its serpent, the archetype of the Healer Who Knows the Shadow, and the virtue of sophia, wisdom through deep knowing.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #shadow #rodofasclepius #serpent   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: The Rod of Asclepius and the Serpent 2:15 The Archetype: The Healer Who K...

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Homeric Hymn to Asclepius, god of healing, the archetype of the Compassionate Healer, and the virtue of philia, loving regard.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #compassion #healer

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we're exploring the education of Asclepius under the centaur Chiron, the archetype of the Sage, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #asclepius #chiron #sage #healing

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we begin with the god of healing Asclepius and his mentor Chiron, the archetype of the Wounded Healer, and the virtue of sophia, wisdom through deep knowing.   #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Chiron #healer

Hello, I'm Mollie, founder of the Prytan Podcast. This is a special episode today, just me, talking to you about why this podcast exists and where it's going next. We'll cover the books of Jean Shinoda Bolen, James Hillman, Carol S. Pearson, Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette, as well as the ancient wisdom of Aristotle. We'll also discuss why I chose the mix of gods and goddesses, and which ones we'll cover next.

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we discuss the twins Apollo and Artemis, the archetype of the Complementary Whole, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing.

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we mark the synthesis of the Apollo archetype with the Rational Man Integrated, and the virtue of sophrosyne, self-mastery.

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today we're exploring Apollo as Phoebus, the radiant one, the archetype of the Favorite Son Fulfilled, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing.