Myth vs History: Does Belief Need Facts? Do you need evidence to believe? Does spirituality need scientific validation? Uncover the relationship between myth and historical truth in esoteric and Pagan paths. How do myths shape spiritual beliefs, and what happens when they contrast with historical evidence? Does belief require evidence? We’ll examine the Triple Goddess’s origins and her influence on modern spirituality. Delve into Jung’s collective unconscious and the allegorical teachings of Dante. Discover how personal visions and spiritual experiences intersect with, yet differ from, historical narratives.
Key Questions:
– Can myths shape spiritual practices without historical evidence?
– What’s the role of the Triple Goddess in modern spirituality?
– How do Jungian archetypes explain spiritual myths?
– Can personal spiritual experiences be valid without historical backing?
This video is a must-watch for those navigating the intricate web of belief, myth, and evidence in their spiritual journey and for anyone curious about the balancing act between historical fact and transformative personal belief.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Myth and Psychology:
Jung, C. G. (1968). “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”. Princeton University Press.
Campbell, J. (1949). “The Hero with a Thousand Faces”. Pantheon Books.
Segal, R. A. (2004). “Myth: A Very Short Introduction”. Oxford University Press.
Social Cohesion and Myth:
Malinowski, B. (1948). “Magic, Science and Religion and Other Essays”. Glencoe, IL: Free Press.
Eliade, M. (1954). “The Myth of the Eternal Return: Cosmos and History”. Princeton University Press.
Symbolic Truths and Allegory:
Alighieri, D., & Singleton, C. S. (1970). “The Divine Comedy, Volume 1: Inferno”. Princeton University Press (Dante’s use of allegory).
Barfield, O. (1967). “Saving the Appearances: A Study in Idolatry”. Harcourt Brace.
Esotericism and Myth Construction:
Hanegraaff, W. J. (1996). “New Age Religion and Western Culture: Esotericism in the Mirror of Secular Thought”. State University of New York Press.
Hutton, R. (1999). “The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft”. Oxford University Press (specifically discusses the Triple Goddess concept in Wicca).
Mythopoesis in Modern Contexts:
Armstrong, K. (2005). “A Short History of Myth”. Canongate Books.
Versluis, A. (2007). “Magic and Mysticism: An Introduction to Western Esoteric Traditions”. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Myth in Contemporary Religious Practice:
Pike, S. M. (2004). “New Age and Neopagan Religions in America”. Columbia University Press.
Strmiska, M. (2005). “Modern Paganism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives”. ABC-CLIO.
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00:00 Introduction: Mythology Compared to History
02:04 Support Angela’s Symposium
03:33 Historical Facts defined
04:22 Mythological Beliefs defined
05:57 Mythopoesis – Myth-Making
09:40 Personal Spiritual Experience
10:36 How Historical facts are established
13:25 Case Study: The Triple Goddess
16:04 Carl Jung – The Collective Unconsciousness
16:57 Dante and The Divine Comedy
17:34 Conclusion: Both Myths and History are valid
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Published on November 5, 2023
