Between Two Ravens

Rediscovering the profound lessons of Norse mythology.

A podcast about the psychological significance of Norse Mythology. Shawn is an amateur Norse Mythology Expert. David is not a Jungian Analyst but he reads a lot of books about Carl Jung’s theories on the collective unconscious and individuation.

“Nights through dreams tell the myths forgotten by the day.” – C.G. Jung

Episodes

Exploring the depths of wisdom within Norse mythology.

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Hávamál (Part 1)

On the Havamal. The sayings of Har. Sayings of the High One.

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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Heimdall and the Social Classes

Addressing the controversial myth of Heimdall and the social classes.

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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Odin’s Sacrifice and the Well of Mimir

Shawn and David read the story of Mimir’s well and the price Odin had to pay to drink from it.

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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The Mead of Poetry

Shawn and David discuss a sequel story to the Aesir/Vanir War, “The Mead of Poetry”.

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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The Significance of 3’s & The Aesir Vanir War

David explains the psychological significance of the three levels of the world tree Yggdrasil.

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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The “Nine Realms” (Part 1)

The “9 realms” of Norse Mythology, what are they, who lives there, what does it all mean?

David Alexander October 1, 2023

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"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

"If the way is not seeking always better ways, it is not the way."

"Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars."

"What is linear is not history but the human spirit."

“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion."

"Nights through dreams tell the myths forgotten by the day."

"If I had not been admitted to these studies it would not have been worth while to have been born."

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

"Beauty is always worth it."

"It is no measure of good health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."

"The Soul that would be touched by beauty must sometimes walk alone."

"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in moving towards what will be."

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