Mythic Mind

As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," we enter into the Boethius sub-unit with an introduction to The Consolation of Philosophy and medieval cosmology. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/cEoidIogp1w Watch this video for more of Boethius's historical context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KJbDqZbIOA&am...

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/reHsDt3-4bA Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Support Josh and purchase...

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-PlWqU Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to...

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/1kWeS9mEkoc Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to j...

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-DIsUnigng Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get...

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-nArnIs Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to jo...

We are continuing through my Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course with the text of Beowulf from Beowulf's return to Geatland to the introduction of Wiglaf. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wGYtaI0sT6c Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patr...

As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses John Milton's theology. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/4hpe0JxDfs4 Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to joi...

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-PYH8 Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free...

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/OPv73kVkTrY Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join ou...

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the text of Beowulf from the death of Grendel to Beowulf's departure from Denmark. Many topics are discussed in this episode, including the hero's relationship with fortune and mortality, Beowulf's Christology, inspirations for C.S. Lewis's Narnia and That Hideous Strength, a...

Starting in February of 2026, I will be leading an 8-week study on The Silmarillion. This course will include: Weekly reading companion videos Weekly live meetings Ongoing Discord chats To participate, become a Tier 3 patron at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind\ Become an annual patron for a discount and to join more upcoming studies, including The Psychology of Søren Kierkegaard and a new study...

In this lession from Josh Traylor's 2025 Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Milton's treaise, "Of Education," which details a robust model of classical education. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/NqxCB0CvO3o Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get a...

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the J.R.R. Tolkien's essay, "The Monsters and the Critics," in which he argues that Beowulf is best approached as fantasy. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/D3NNtUAKgKs Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic M...

Josh Traylor led a study on Paradise Lost for Mythic Mind in 2025, and he has graciously given me permission to post his content here and on the Mythic Mind podcast. In this episode, Josh discusses the life of John Milton. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/lhuS1YpB5fE Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games My...

Who is Beowulf? What is Beowulf? Who is the legendary Shield Sheafson? What is Grendel? What is the relationship between the paganism of the setting and the Christianity of the poet? We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the text of Beowulf up to the death of Grendel. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe...

Josh Traylor led a study on Paradise Lost for Mythic Mind in 2025, and he has graciously given me permission to post his content here and on the Mythic Mind podcast. This is Josh's introduction to Paradise Lost, in which he frames the poem and discusses how to go about reading it. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wUZsFmj37vI Listen to all T...

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with an introduction to Beowulf. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/rK0IWdhM9ik Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows...

Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind. For the rest of 2026, the discount for annual patronage is increased to 50%! Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/NQ2juXJW2qc Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free f...

Several members of the Mythic Mind fellowship met together to discuss standout books, movies/shows, and games that we engaged with in 2025. Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind. For the rest of 2026, the discount for annual patronage is increased to 50%! Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/iU9F9o9HODE Listen to all THREE My...

Across the domains of literature, philosophy, video games, and movies, I discuss some of the place Mythic Mind has been in 2025 and where we are going in 2026. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. For the rest of 2026, the discount for annual patronage is increased to 50%! Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/s-3...

Tashlan is unveiled as a demon god. "The Problem of Susan"  True Narnia is revealed. In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Last Battle. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/f7s4ImTaRC0 Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podca...

In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Magician's Nephew. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/n1rkskgTBjE Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supp...

In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Horse and His Boy. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/7kqtCl8SuPQ Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supp...

In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Silver Chair. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/_783oqeX7Ek Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supporter...