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origin stories
An origin story is a narrative that explains how something—a culture, species, individual, or cosmic system—came into existence, typically rooted in mythology, folklore, or personal history.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche treats origin stories as windows into collective consciousness and identity, ranging from sacred mythological foundations (like Tibetan creation myths) to the absurd, comedic, and deeply personal narratives her community creates about themselves. These stories reveal what a group or person believes about their own nature and purpose.
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It's My Birthday! Lets Have Fun. Everyone Come Say Hi and Be Nice to Me for One Day
Psyche celebrates his birthday by sharing the Tibetan origin myth of the monkey Bodhisattva and rock ogress, explaining how the Tibetan people descended from their union, then reflects on personal relationships and community dynamics.
EP.143
The Descent of the Tibetan People from a Monkey and a Rock Ogress
An exploration of the Tibetan creation myth where a compassionate bodhisattva monkey and a passionate rock ogress become the ancestors of the Tibetan people.
EP.761
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside origin stories
Tibetan mythologyTibetan mythology encompasses the creation narratives, deities, and spiritual cosmology of Tibetan Buddhist and pre-Buddhist traditions, including origin stories of the Tibetan people and sacred figures like bodhisattvas and demons.compassionCompassion is the capacity to recognize suffering in others and respond with empathy, kindness, and a desire to alleviate that suffering—a foundational ethical principle across spiritual and philosophical traditions.cosmologyCosmology is the study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe—encompassing creation myths, celestial hierarchies, and the fundamental laws governing existence across physical and metaphysical realms.creation mythsCreation myths are foundational narratives that explain the origins of the cosmos, humanity, and divine forces within various spiritual and cultural traditions.Six realms of existence
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