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origin stories
An origin story is a narrative that explains how something—a culture, species, individual, or cosmic system—came into existence, typically rooted in mythology, folklore, or personal history.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats origin stories as windows into collective consciousness and identity, ranging from sacred mythological foundations (like Tibetan creation myths) to the absurd, comedic, and deeply personal narratives her community creates about themselves. These stories reveal what a group or person believes about their own nature and purpose.
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EP.143
The Descent of the Tibetan People from a Monkey and a Rock Ogress
An exploration of the Tibetan creation myth where a compassionate bodhisattva monkey and a passionate rock ogress become the ancestors of the Tibetan people.
EP.761
NYC bodega hustle born on the corner to owning three stores ' a hilarious origin story
A comedic storytelling episode featuring someone sharing their outrageous origin story of being born on a street corner and raised by an Indian bodega owner.
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Topics that frequently appear alongside origin stories
transformationTransformation is the process of fundamental change in form, nature, or identity—whether physical, psychological, spiritual, or symbolic. It marks the crossing of a threshold from one state of being into another.Tibetan mythologyTibetan mythology encompasses the creation narratives, deities, and spiritual cosmology of Tibetan Buddhist and pre-Buddhist traditions, including origin stories of the Tibetan people and sacred figures like bodhisattvas and demons.storytellingStorytelling is the art of narrative—the deliberate construction and transmission of tales to convey meaning, explore human nature, and encode wisdom across generations. It encompasses everything from ancient folklore and mythology to contemporary narrative analysis.compassionCompassion is the capacity to recognize suffering in others and respond with empathy, kindness, and a desire to alleviate that suffering—a foundational ethical principle across spiritual and philosophical traditions.creation myths
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