In this podcast, host Katie Marquette explores ancient myths using Tolkien's belief in "eucatastrophe" (“the good catastrophe, the sudden joyous turn, the mark of all fairy tales”) and "true myths" as a guide. You’ll hear a bit of history, a bit of philosophizing, a lot of rich sound-design, and compelling stories of lost worlds.
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In this podcast, host Katie Marquette explores ancient myths using Tolkien's belief in "eucatastrophe" (“the good catastrophe, the sudden joyous turn, the mark of all fairy tales”) and "true myths" as a guide. You’ll hear a bit of history, a bit of philosophizing, a lot of rich sound-design, and compelling stories of lost worlds.
The Little Mermaid and the Longing for an Immortal Soul
On Fairy Stories
20 minutes
5 years ago
The Little Mermaid and the Longing for an Immortal Soul
"But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more."
- Hans Christian Andersen
Exploring the beautiful, dream-like worlds of Hans Christian Andersen, in particular The Little Mermaid, a stunning story of sacrificial love. We discuss the origins of mermaid stories - universal in almost all cultures - and how sea-folk represent that “in-between” longing human beings feel. We’ll discuss Andersen’s Little Mermaid in depth and how the longing for an immortal soul defines the original tale.
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On Fairy Stories
In this podcast, host Katie Marquette explores ancient myths using Tolkien's belief in "eucatastrophe" (“the good catastrophe, the sudden joyous turn, the mark of all fairy tales”) and "true myths" as a guide. You’ll hear a bit of history, a bit of philosophizing, a lot of rich sound-design, and compelling stories of lost worlds.
