We take a historical and mythical tour of the eldritch currents that expanded humanity’s consciousness and built civilization. These systems include shamanism, witchcraft, magic realism, psychedelics, and simply nurturing a vivid imagination. Our trek ends with the Trickster and his warning that societies will continue to plunge into the Demiurge's nightmare if we don’t embrace a life of magic again.Astral Guest – Carl Abrahamsson, author of Source Magic: The Origin of Art, Science, and Culture.Join the Virtual Alexandria Academy https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/This is a partial show. For the interview's second half, please become a member or patron at Patreon.This is a partial show. For the second half of the interview, please become an AB Prime member: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/  or patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteGet the simple, effective, and affordable Red Circle Private RSS Feed for all full shows: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2afbb075-465d-42d2-833b-12fa3bca1c7d/exclusive-contentMore information on Carl: https://www.carlabrahamsson.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/3Zymf2iHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/Patreon: https://donate.stripe.com/5kAaFUaNK98A0KYeUUAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy