EP.107

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The Golden Ass: Book I. The Arrival of Lucius

This episode dives into Book I of Apuleius' 'The Golden Ass', where the narrator Lucius arrives in the spell-haunted city of Hypata, and explores the themes of transformation, power, and the blurring of reality. Psyche analyzes the story, highlighting the ways in which the author sets up an initiation gate, training the reader's mind for transformations and questioning certainty and safety.

🎬OriginalThe Golden AssJan 14, 202611m∞The Current

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EpisodeEP.107

AiredJan 14, 2026

Duration11m

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SeriesThe Golden Ass

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