Mythic Mind

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book III of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/reHsDt3-4bAListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Support Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, we wrap up the Beowulf portion of our "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" study.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Sh85l-PlWqUBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book II of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/1kWeS9mEkocListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, we continue our "Life, Death and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" series with the mythological death and resurrection of the Baldur, the Norse god.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/K-DIsUnigngListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, has now begun! patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book I of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Xv7U-nArnIsListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

A close reading of Beowulf’s return to Geatland, his political standing, and how his past raids shape his kingship. The origin of a sinister dragon and its cursed hoard are explored. Linguistic notes frame the dragon as a force of doom and anxiety. The dramatic showdown where companions flee except one loyal warrior is vividly discussed.

Josh Traylor, a lecturer specializing in John Milton, gives a concise theology primer on Milton and Paradise Lost. He traces Puritan influences, Geneva and Calvin’s impact, and Milton’s continental formation. He contrasts Milton’s scripture-centered dissent with episcopal politics, explores his views on free will, atonement, and marriage, and explains debates over a controversial manuscript.

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course with a presentation of the Saga of the Volsungs.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/i-Pimd-PYH8Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh surveys Milton's other works.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/OPv73kVkTrYListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

They trace Beowulf's descent into the monster's lair and the eerie, serpent-haunted landscape. They probe mortality, honor, and the choice between glory and death. They connect Beowulf's Christ-like imagery and providence to themes of renewal, linking the monster's defeat to winter giving way to spring. They note influences on C.S. Lewis and Tolkien's responses to the poem.