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Through the Mythic Glass

Through the Mythic Glass

@themythicglass.com

Deconstructing the modern world through mythic reflection, THROUGH THE MYTHIC GLASS examines how myths, religion, and history encode power and identity. Let's take a look into the mirror, shall we?

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Branded a Heretic: Etymology as Paradigm Shift

My Writing Process & Stance on Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to change at a breakneck pace, I'll continue to edit this essay as appropriate. Thanks for reading! -M

My Writing Process & Stance on Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to change at a breakneck pace, I'll continue to edit this essay as appropriate. Thanks for reading! -M

My mom died two weeks ago, and part of me went with her.

Stepping outside of my usually focus in myth and the modern day and going a bit personal here. CW: parental death (of course), but not in detail. Still, take care reading if you need. 💜

The Creation of Political Myth: MAGA, Monsters, and Trump as Hero

A tale as old as time: A powerful man puffs his chest, promises to slay the monsters, and solidifies power one dehumanizing myth at a time.

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From Troy’s Gold to Tehran’s Oil: The Ancient Ruse Behind Modern Wars

The technology behind warfare has definitely changed over the last 3,000 years, but the people who profit from war and those who pay the ultimate price sure haven't.

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About Through the Mythic Glass

Myths and history are a mirror we can use to see culture and ourselves through a different lens. Let's gaze into the mirror together.

The Lords of Lies: from Odysseus to JD Vance

Spellbinding tales, personal mythmaking, and political platform building…the sin of Odyssean storytelling.

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The Lords of Lies: from Odysseus to JD Vance

Spellbinding tales, personal mythmaking and political platform building…the sin of Odyssean storytelling.

We've Been Worshipping the Wrong God of Time, and it's Capitalism's Fault

We've Been Worshipping the Wrong God of Time, and it's Capitalism's Fault

Chronos demands we grind til death. Kairos offers us a life worth living. It's time to redistribute some of our reverence.

The Hustle Culture Trap: When Chronos becomes the only god

Sometimes we try to outrun time, or turn it back. But often, we'll build a routine within it and cram it so full of tasks that makes us wake up one day and ask, "Where the hell did the time go?"