52 min listen
Asherah
FromChthonia
ratings:
Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week I examine the Canaanite mother goddess represented by a sacred tree, and according to some archaeological evidence and speculation, may have been the wife of the Biblical god Yahweh. The episode looks at this theory as well as the origins of Asherah, her role in ancient Judaic society and her presence in the Bible, and how this is a prime example of valuing logos ("rational philosophy") over eros ("fertility cult"), as well as highlighting the difference between official state religion and local folk beliefs. Also, as a refresher on the origins of the god Yahweh, I mention once again the ESOTERICA podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdKst8zeh-U
Released:
Sep 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Hecate (Part 2): This week's episode continues our discussion from last week on the goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, crossroads, and magic. In this episode we look at the chthonic Hecate, as well as the "Hekate Soteria" of the Middle Platonists, looking at the... by Chthonia