Mythic Mind

Andrew Snyder
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Mythic Mind pursues wisdom on the pathways between primary and secondary worlds. Tolkien, Lewis, and adjacent material tend to take a leading role. To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

  1. 1D AGO

    137 - Paradise Lost: Milton's Other Works

    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 MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Support Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shop Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    37 min

  2. 3D AGO

    136 - Beowulf: Grendel's Mother and Winter's Ending

    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, and more! 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 MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    42 min

  3. 6D AGO

    135 - Silmarillion Course Overview

    Starting in February of 2026, I will be leading an 8-week study on The Silmarillion. This course will include: Weekly reading companion videosWeekly live meetingsOngoing Discord chatsTo 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 on C.S. Lewis. Watch the video of this overview here: https://youtu.be/CPS1seRUCQM For a taste of related content, watch, "Sauron and the Passing Shadow," which was made for my Lord of the Rings study. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z13vMIk5j9w Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    9 min

  4. JAN 22

    134 - Classical Education with John Milton

    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 MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Support Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shop Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    31 min

  5. JAN 19

    133 - The Monsters and the Critics

    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 MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    29 min

  6. JAN 15

    132 - The Life of John Milton

    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 MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Support Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shop Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    29 min

  7. JAN 12

    131 - Beowulf to the Death of Grendel

    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 to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/hfXkVOhopn8 Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    56 min

  8. JAN 8

    130 - Introduction to Paradise Lost w/ Josh Traylor

    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 THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmind Support Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shop Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

    52 min
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Mythic Mind pursues wisdom on the pathways between primary and secondary worlds. Tolkien, Lewis, and adjacent material tend to take a leading role. To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Snyder
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Andrew Snyder
  • Show Website
    Mythic Mind

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