22: Saying 'Yes' to the Adventure of Life (THE GREEN KNIGHT)

17/07/2024 47 min Temporada 2 Episodio 22
22: Saying 'Yes' to the Adventure of Life (THE GREEN KNIGHT)

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Episode Synopsis

How do myths of the past speak to our present situations? In this episode of our 'Power of Myth' series, we learn how to accept the adventures life grants us through the A24 film adaptation of the King Arthur tale THE GREEN KNIGHT. Nick shares how Sir Gawain's journey parallels his own, while providing insights from Joseph Campbell's book 'The Power of Myth'.
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose THE GREEN KNIGHT [and our initial reactions] (1:04)
The Power of Myth (7:28)
Symbolism in THE GREEN KNIGHT (22:59)
Getting Humbled through Fear and Desire (31:35)
When Myth Connects to Your Life (35:45)
Conclusion (45:24)

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