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In this podcast, host Katie Marquette explores ancient myths using Tolkien's belief in "eucatastrophe" (“the good catastrophe, the sudden joyous turn, the mark of all fairy tales”) and "true myths" as a guide. You’ll hear a bit of history, a bit of philosophizing, a lot of rich sound-design, and compelling stories of lost worlds.
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
"But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more."
- Hans Christian Andersen
Exploring the beautiful, dream-like worlds of Hans Christian Andersen, in particular The Little Mermaid, a stunning story of sacrificial love. We discuss the origins of mermaid stories - universal in almost all cultures - and how sea-folk represent that “in-between” longing human beings feel. We’ll discuss Andersen’s Little Mermaid in depth and how the longing for an immortal soul defines the original tale.
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