Mythgard Institute

Mythgard Academy

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Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 9 18.11.2024 1:38:24

Tonight we will follow Adso and William as they almost lose themselves in a bewildering labyrinth, and also enter the library. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 8 18.11.2024 1:32:23

Tonight we will consider Adso's uncertainty about authority and interpretation while William continues to gather data. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 7 31.10.2024 1:54:48

After a long hiatus, we return to reading the signs of murder with Brother William and Adso. Just in time for a second corpse! Thank you for all your help in funding Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 6 11.08.2024 1:49:43

Tonight we will consider magic, benevolent and otherwise, and secrecy, both wise and wicked. If we have time, we'll discuss bloody corpses. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: ht...

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 5 11.08.2024 1:36:06

In today's session, we will think about what it is good, or not good, to think about. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 4 22.07.2024 1:55:50

Tonight we consider heresy, fantasy, and other ways of standing on one's head. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 3 02.07.2024 1:49:52

Tonight we complete our ascension to prophetic insight through the church door, followed by a little heresy and some comical illuminations. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 2 16.06.2024 2:10:49

Tonight we will listen to the discussion about a magnificent library and read a magnificent description of a door. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 1 03.06.2024 2:04:24

Don your habit and file in quietly, for tonight we begin our discussion of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose! Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 26 14.05.2024 1:44:45

You also shall be Psyche. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 25 07.05.2024 1:41:47

Tonight, Psyche will complete her final task and bear the casket of beauty to Ungit. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 24 26.04.2024 1:42:39

Tonight we will look at the final temptation of Psyche and the long-awaited reunion. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 23 12.04.2024 1:46:05

Tonight we and Orual look back at the earlier narrative with a new perspective. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvd

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 22 03.04.2024 1:34:19

Orual absorbs what she learned in her day in court. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 21 24.03.2024 1:52:25

Orual's day in court finally comes: her complaint against the gods is to be heard. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 20 15.03.2024 1:56:37

Tonight we will look at Orual's final two visions of suffering and impossible tasks, and prepare for the Trial of the Gods.

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 19 12.03.2024 1:48:29

So you've realized the uncomfortable truth that you are Ungit. What do you do?

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 18 20.02.2024 1:37:56

Having removed her veil once, Orual continues to do so, looking into one mirror after another.

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 17 12.02.2024 1:45:47

So, who is Ungit? Or is that question too personal?

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 16 12.02.2024 1:56:06

This evening we join Orual for her confrontation with Ansit, Bardia's widow.

MSA033: Till We Have Faces, Session 15 21.01.2024 1:40:15

Tonight we will begin the sequel to Orual's book, in which she writes a book about the effects of writing her book.