A Temple Wild Podcast
Invoking the Muse
Were there really nine muses in ancient Greece? Where were they worshipped? And what do their stories tell us about artistic inspiration and the Greek landscape? In this episode, meet the ancient Greek Muses and learn more about their special relationship with music, winged messengers, springs, and the Greek gods of prophecy and sleep.
Narcissus and Echo
Most people know the myth of Narcissus, the beautiful youth who falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and wastes away, pining for the love he cannot touch. His tale is often shared as a warning against egoism, pride, and self-obsession, but few people have heard of his counterpart, the nature spirit Echo, whose obsession with Narcissus leads to her own dissolution. I adore this myth because I believe there is a deeper message in this story - a message about numbness, obsession, and human desire - a message I think that most people miss...