Tag Archives: myths

Was He a Shameless Self-Promoter or the Real Deal?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Wyatt Earp (March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929) I know that question seems a little harsh. After all, we all know who he is, and there have been many stories told about his exploits, including what happened at the … Continue reading →

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Is He the Legendary Precursor of Israel’s Messiah?

Posted on May 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

King David (1040 BC – 970 BC) It’s a question that occurs to any historian worth his salt: does one myth deserve another? Like King Arthur, David the Shepherding unifier of Israel is celebrated by modern (and ancient) Jews as … Continue reading →

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Question: Is Reincarnation Real?

Posted on August 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Answer Depends on What You Believe Or, perhaps more importantly, what you’ve been taught to believe. This question was asked of Ellie Dreams Down Under. Here’s her Tarot reading: As a comment, here’s what I wrote: “If we think … Continue reading →

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A Myth to Explain Why We Don’t Understand Ourselves

Posted on August 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Cupid and Psyche When I lived in Torquay in England, I had several reprints of fine art work, including this image. I never understood the implications of Psyche’s butterfly wings, thinking that the artist had got them wrong somehow. I … Continue reading →

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Jesus: How to Turn a Legend on Its Head

Posted on October 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Golden Bough (1963 version) I got given this book yesterday. It’s one I have quoted from in “The Star of Bethlehem” manuscript, but have never read. Now I have something to keep me busy through the long winter days … Continue reading →

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Would You Know a Golem When You Meet One?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ron’s Gone Wrong (2021) Watching the preview ads for this latest animation film coming out on October 22nd, I am uncomfortably aware that this scenario is exactly what the future could hold for mankind. Now, David Icke would call this … Continue reading →

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Irony: When an Ancient Legend Comes True

Posted on April 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Pandora’s “Box” According to Hesiod, when Prometheus stole fire from heaven, Zeus, the king of the gods, took vengeance by presenting Pandora to Prometheus’ brother Epimetheus. Pandora opened a jar left in her care containing sickness, death and many other … Continue reading →

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A Covenant with God?

Posted on April 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Transmissible Body Fluids OK. This is going to get weird. I was reading a section of “Ego and Archetype” yesterday that discussed ‘The Blood of Christ’. It’s an interesting concept: Jesus’ shedding of his blood on Calvary was a ‘new … Continue reading →

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Inner Authority: The Spirit of Rebellion

Posted on March 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ego and Archetype My son lent me this book: I wonder what he’s trying to tell me… The very first chapter deals with the ego separating from the Self. So, nothing new there, then. But it’s a circular argument, as … Continue reading →

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Josephus: Jewish-Born Roman Myth-Maker

Posted on February 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Titus Flavius Josephus (37 – 100 AD) If you’re going to ensure that your life improves after being captured by your enemy, you need to embrace your new family as if God had foreordained their victory over you and your … Continue reading →

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