Here we offer a brief preview of our directions in 2020 and beyond, supporting a revolutionary interpretation of the mythic and symbolic archetypes. Our purpose is to demonstrate that the documented archetypes are explicitly and inseparably connected to the themes we’ve repeatedly affirmed in these Discourses. Our claim is that…
In this first part of a two-part review, a foundation is laid for an upcoming comprehensive explanation of the mythic archetypes, running through 2020. The projected review will include the totality of identifiable archetypes under the acid tests of predictive ability. See the three full documentaries in the Symbols of…
In this Discourse David Talbott considers the labyrinth in relation to the historic varieties of “localization,” as a universal human experience finds later expression in competing mythic interpretations of the same underlying events. See the three full documentaries in the Symbols of an Alien Sky series: Episode 1, Symbols of…
In this Discourse David Talbott extends his review of the ancient “labyrinth” theme, suggesting that a concrete explanation could lie within our reach: “It should go without saying that, in the absence of a concrete referent, such storytelling will appear to have no believable interpretation. But if we tentatively grant…
In this Discourse David Talbott extends his review of the ancient “labyrinth” theme, suggesting that a concrete explanation could lie within our reach: “It should go without saying that, in the absence of a concrete referent, such storytelling will appear to have no believable interpretation. But if we tentatively grant…
The myths and symbols of the labyrinth offer one of the richest sources of information on the “original provocation” from which the most powerful archetypes–mother goddess, warrior-hero, and chaos monster–arose in ancient times. Introducing the labyrinth, Discourse #40 will be followed by a further Discourse bringing to light additional nuances…
In this Discourse, we pause to review ground previously covered, with an emphasis on predictive ability. How well does the proposed history of the Polar Configuration predict and explain the multitude of mythic archetypes? Among the many dozens of archetypes we’ve reviewed in recent years, how many would be expected…
In this Discourse, we pause to review ground previously covered, with an emphasis on predictive ability. How well does the proposed history of the Polar Configuration predict and explain the multitude of mythic archetypes? Among the many dozens of archetypes we’ve reviewed in recent years, how many would be expected…
Here we take up the widespread ancient link between sacred cities and creation mythology. Historical evidence suggests that both themes arose as reflections of celestial events yet to be recognized. But what did the ancient myth-makers mean by the ideal “land” or “city,” celebrated as their own place of origin…
In the case of the Atlantis myth, what can be substantiated is the archetype, and that archetype reaches far beyond any local legend. The archetype reflected in the Atlantis myth is the story of a far-famed city, island, kingdom, or continent in primeval times—either forgotten or subsequently destroyed by water…
