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Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener.

22 Aug

Lernaean Hydra: The Hero Archetype: Facing What Multiplies

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Second Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Lernaean Hydra, the archetype of the Hero Facing What Multiplies, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom. Cover Image Icon: Hercules and the Hydra (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hydra Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 The Myth: The Lernaean Hydra, Second Labor of Heracles 2:36 The Archetype: The Hero — Facing What Multiplies 4:14 The Virtue: Phronesis, practical wisdom 5:16 Healing Words 7:05 Daily Project 7:30 Conclusion
21 Aug

Heracles and the Nemean Lion: the Hero Archetype: Confronting the Unconquerable

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the First Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Nemean Lion, the archetype of the Hero Confronting the Unconquerable, and the virtue of andreia, courage. Cover Image: Lion (c. 1494) by Albrecht Durer #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #NemeanLion #Hero Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: The Nemean Lion, First Labor of Heracles 2:37 The Archetype: The Hero: Confronting the Unconquerable 4:13 The Virtue: Andreia, courage 4:55 Healing Words 6:21 Daily Project 6:48 Conclusion
20 Aug

Heracles and the Oracle: The Penitent: Strength in Service

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) at the Oracle of Delphi and the command to perform the Twelve Labors, the archetype of the Penitent, and the virtue of dikaiosyne, justice. Cover Image: Hercules (c. 1642?) by Guercino #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hercules #Heracles #Oracle Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Heracles at the Oracle of Delphi 2:46 The Archetype: The Penitent 4:21 The Virtue: Dikaiosyne, justice 5:20 Healing Words 6:56 Daily Project 7:26 Conclusion
19 Aug

Heracles: The Shadow: The Rage Beneath the Strength

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) in his madness, the archetype of the Shadow as Destructive Rage, and the virtue of praotes, right anger. Cover Image icon source: Hercules and Cerberus (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #madness #shadow #anger Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The Myth: Heracles in His Madness 2:28 The Archetype: The Shadow: Destructive Rage 4:08 The Virtue: Praotes, right anger 5:24 Healing Words 7:04 Daily Project 7:35 Conclusion
16 Aug

Heracles: The Birth of a Hero

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the birth of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the serpents in the cradle, the archetype of the Hero, and the virtue of andreia, courage. Cover image source: The Infant Hercules (c 1788) by Sir Joshua Reynolds (censored) #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hera #Serpents Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Heracles and the Serpents in the Cradle 2:39 The Archetype: The Hero 4:34 The Virtue: Andreia, courage 5:42 Healing Words 7:04 Daily Project 7:35 Conclusion
16 Aug

Special Episode: Onward to Heracles and the Heroic Journey

This is a special episode of the Prytan Podcast, just the host talking. No myth or anything else today. We're simply standing between two god arcs, and taking a moment to breathe between the Asclepius and Heracles/Hercules episodes. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Heracles #HerosJourney #HeroicJourney Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:20 Looking Back: The Asclepius Arc 1:12 Looking Forward: Entering the Heracles Arc 2:45 What's Coming in the Heracles Arc 3:32 Closing
15 Aug

Asclepius: The Wounded Healer Integrated

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, the myth of Asclepius coming to Rome, the archetype of the Wounded Healer Integrated, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 The Myth: Asclepius Comes to Rome 2:30 The Archetype: The Wounded Healer, Integrated 4:21 The Virtue: Eudaimonia, flourishing 5:16 Healing Words 6:45 Daily Project 7:10 Conclusion
14 Aug

Asclepius and Jung: The Wounded Healer in Depth

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Jung's wounded healer examined in depth, the shadow of the healer archetype, and the virtue of sophia, wisdom through deep knowing. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Jung #CarlJung #WoundedHealer Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 The Story: Jung's Wounded Healer 2:47 The Archetype: The Shadow of the Healer 4:06 The Virtue: Sophia, wisdom through deep knowing 5:38 Healing Words 7:10 Daily Project 7:40 Conclusion

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener.

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2026
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