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Ceridwen
Ceridwen is a figure from Welsh mythology—a goddess or enchantress associated with poetry, inspiration, and transformation, most famous for her cauldron of wisdom and her shapeshifting pursuit of Gwion Bach (who becomes Taliesin).
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche draws on Ceridwen's myth to examine how inspiration arrives through accident and chaos rather than intention, and how poison and transformation are inseparable from creative rebirth. The shapeshifting chase becomes a framework for understanding the involuntary nature of mystical awakening and poetic gnosis.
Episodes (2)
EP.815
Ceridwen and Taliesin ' the wild Welsh myth of a shapeshifting chase and a poet reborn
An exploration of the Welsh myth of Ceridwen and Taliesin, focusing on the shapeshifting chase that leads to the poet's mystical rebirth.
EP.814
The three drops of Awen how accidental inspiration became poison myth symbolism explained
Psyche explores the Celtic myth of Ceridwen (Sarah Dwen) and the three drops of Awen, discussing the accidental nature of inspiration and its connection to poison symbolism.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside Ceridwen
Welsh mythologyWelsh mythology encompasses the gods, heroes, and sacred narratives of pre-Christian and medieval Wales, preserved in texts like the Mabinogion and in living Celtic spiritual tradition.Egyptian mythologyEgyptian mythology encompasses the gods, goddesses, cosmology, and sacred symbols of ancient Egypt, including deities like Ra and Horus and iconic imagery such as the Eye of Ra. In the Psycheverse: Psyche examines Egyptian mythological symbols and their esoteric significance, treating them as living spiritual concepts rather than historical artifacts—particularly exploring protective and transformative power through symbols like the Eye of Ra and their application to modern spiritual practice.Celtic folkloreCeltic folklore encompasses the myths, legends, and spiritual traditions of Celtic cultures, particularly from Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, characterized by themes of transformation, magic, and the interconnection between the mortal and supernatural worlds.poetic inspirationPoetic inspiration is the divine or supernatural creative force that grants a poet, artist, or seer the ability to access profound knowledge, beauty, or truth beyond ordinary consciousness. In Western tradition, it's often personified as the muse or understood as a gift from higher powers.
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