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It's an Arya Thing (Weirwood Goddess 2)

It's an Arya Thing (Weirwood Goddess 2)

FromMythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire


It's an Arya Thing (Weirwood Goddess 2)

FromMythical Astronomy of Ice and Fire

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Length:
164 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This is the long-awaited Arya episode! Arya Stark is a killer with a fine collection of death goddess archetypes such as the Nightwolf, the Ghost in Harrenhal, or a Faceless Man, but she also symbolizes a child of the forest. This is of critical importance to our overarching quest to unravel the mysteries of the War for the Dawn and the Long Night, because Arya is playing into the Nissa Nissa archetype in a very specific way. As you will see, the implications are dramatic: Nissa Nissa may have been a child of the forest, and one who had life after death.
Thanks to John Walsh for our new theme music, and thanks to Martin Lewis and the Amethyst Koala for their vocal performances. Enjoy!
Released:
Jul 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We believe that George R. R. Martin has put a lot of effort and thought into creating a deeper dimension of archetype and symbol in his writing. He’s created connections between past and future, between sky and ground. He’s built on classic figures from world mythology and twisted them around in new and incredible ways to fashion his own archetypal characters whose divine roles are played out by the characters in the story. He’s done all of this not only to be artistic and clever, but because he’s actually participating in a grand tradition of esoteric, symbolic art. Keeping this tradition alive is of critical importance and tremendous value to society, and that is why I believe this facet of A Song of Ice and Fire is so worthy of study. This podcast is intended to be our vehicle to explore these inner workings, and it is fueled by enthusiasm, yours and mine.