Summary
Apuleius's ancient Roman novel which Psyche cited as a favorite story about a Greek city known for witchcraft
Episodes (9)
Psyche Awakens Tarot is live!
Psyche hosts an early Friday night livestream, introducing new books on magic and occult topics, and features multiple cats as co-stars of the show.
Psyche Awakens Tarot is live!
Psyche hosts a live tarot reading stream, discussing community tensions, celebrating friendships, and reflecting on his personal experiences. He draws cards from the Activations Oracle and Spirit Junkie decks, focusing on universal love, third eye chakra activation, and intuition.
I'm Dead LOL
Psyche shares AI-generated music videos and discusses the origins of his channel, inspired by the Cupid and Psyche myth from 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius.
The Golden Ass Book 5: Cupid and Psyche
The episode explores the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche from The Golden Ass, focusing on Psyche's journey and the symbolism of the palace she encounters. The story is seen as an initiation and a test of self-control.
The Golden Ass Book 4 Part I
Lucius, still in his donkey form, arrives at a village with his companions, who are delivering stolen goods. Lucius searches for roses to break his curse, but instead finds oleanders, which are harmful to him.
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.
The Golden Ass Book 4 Part 2
The episode continues the discussion of The Golden Ass by Apuleius, focusing on Book 4, and explores themes of resilience, adaptation, and the consequences of one's actions.
The Golden Ass: Book 3
Psyche dives into Apuleius' Golden Ass Book 3, where Lucius faces a mock trial and transforms into a donkey after encountering a witch's transformation magic. The episode explores themes of spectacle, transformation, and the darkness within comedy.
The Golden Ass, Book 2
Trix narrates Book 2 of The Golden Ass, exploring themes of desire, magical initiation, and the danger of mistaking obsession for destiny. The episode delves into Lucius's journey, his encounters with various characters, and the lessons he learns along the way.
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