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In this episode, the narrator continues Lucius's journey as a donkey in 'The Golden Ass,' arriving at a village where his companions deliver stolen goods while he desperately searches for roses to break his curse.
The Golden AssThis episode continues the retelling of Apuleius's 'The Golden Ass' with Lucius still trapped in donkey form, arriving at a village where his bandit companions deliver what are clearly stolen goods to old friends under the guise of 'gifts.' Desperate with hunger, Lucius raids a market garden and continues his obsessive search for roses - the only cure for his transformation. He spots what he believes are roses in the distance but discovers they are oleanders (rosalaurels), poisonous flowers that look deceptively like his salvation. When the gardener finds him destroying the vegetables, a violent confrontation ensues, leading to a chase by the entire village and their dogs. Lucius barely escapes back to the stable where he's beaten, but ultimately saves himself through the most undignified means possible - an explosive digestive revolt that drives away his attackers. The episode explores themes of desperation, false hope, and the unglamorous reality of survival, ending with the philosophical observation that sometimes survival isn't noble, just effective.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the conclusion of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from Apuleius' novel The Golden Ass, Book 5.
This episode continues the discussion of the ancient Greek novel The Golden Ass by Apuleius, focusing on Book 4.
Trix (as Lucius) narrates Book 2 of The Golden Ass, exploring themes of desire, magical initiation, and the danger of mistaking obsession for destiny.
The first episode of the Cult of Psyche podcast features host Psyche/Trix retelling the classic myth of Cupid and Psyche from beautiful beach California.
An exploration of the Tibetan creation myth where a compassionate bodhisattva monkey and a passionate rock ogress become the ancestors of the Tibetan people.
Psyche continues the deep-dive into Apuleius' Golden Ass Book 3, where Lucius faces a mock trial for 'murder' that turns out to be a festival prank, then transforms into a donkey after spying on a witch's transformation magic.
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