Myth in the Mojave
Do you like to hear a good story? Are you interested in learning how the old myths and stories shape contemporary life? Myth in the Mojave was created and hosted by cultural mythologist, storyteller, teacher, and activist Dr. Catherine Svehla. Find new content under the new name, "Myth Matters." Thanks for listening and keep the mystery in your life alive.
Podcasting since 2013 • 135 episodes
Myth in the Mojave
Latest Episodes
Afflatus: Greg Gilbert’s Poetry for the Love of All
“Writing is a way of thinking. When I compose poetry, the refining of language, the rhythms and compacted structures and the resultant shaped and cadenced language is a still life that captures an instant of ongoing discovery.” Greg Gi...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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51:31
Curiosity, Presence, & Poetry: An Interview with Caryn Davidson
“Nothing is in the intellect that was not first in the senses.” AristotleWe celebrate National Poetry month with this special edition interview with high desert poet and writer, Caryn Davidson. Caryn shared the quote (above), wh...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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53:27
To Hell and Back: The Greek Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
“It was an adventure much could be made of: a walkOn the shores of the darkest known river…” ---Mark Strand, from “Orpheus Alone”The Greek myth of Orpheus, singer of sweet songs, and his beloved Eurydice, has inspired co...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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30:44