Myth & Storytelling
Essays on myth, the hero’s journey, and the art of storytelling.
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Rites of Passage for Boys: Why They Vanished and How to Bring One Back
A Roman boy put on the toga of a man at about fifteen. A Jewish boy reads from the Torah at thirteen. Most American…
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The Life of Alcibiades
The complete text of Plutarch’s Life of Alcibiades in John Dryden’s translation.
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Death of a Pig
By E.B. White -1- I spent several days and nights in mid-September with an ailing pig and I feel driven to account for this…
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The Odyssey: Archetypal Lessons in Masculinity and Manhood
What Homer’s Odyssey teaches about manhood, endurance, and the journey home.
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The Secret Muscle of Your Mind: Your Memory
Why a strong memory still matters, and why it responds to training like a muscle.
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How to Become a Better Storyteller: Key Insights Into Captivating Your Peers
Why humans are wired for stories and how to tell them better.
