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Prytan Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 54

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11/09/2026
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Lernaean Hydra: The Hero Archetype: Facing What Multiplies

Season 1 · Episode 52

Saturday, August 22, 2026 • Duration 08:19

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Second Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Lernaean Hydra, the archetype of the Hero Facing What Multiplies, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.

Cover Image Icon: Hercules and the Hydra (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hydra

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 The Myth: The Lernaean Hydra, Second Labor of Heracles
2:36 The Archetype: The Hero — Facing What Multiplies
4:14 The Virtue: Phronesis, practical wisdom
5:16 Healing Words
7:05 Daily Project
7:30 Conclusion

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Heracles and the Nemean Lion: the Hero Archetype: Confronting the Unconquerable

Season 1 · Episode 53

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 07:32

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the First Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Nemean Lion, the archetype of the Hero Confronting the Unconquerable, and the virtue of andreia, courage.

Cover Image: Lion (c. 1494) by Albrecht Durer

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #NemeanLion #Hero

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The Myth: The Nemean Lion, First Labor of Heracles
2:37 The Archetype: The Hero: Confronting the Unconquerable
4:13 The Virtue: Andreia, courage
4:55 Healing Words
6:21 Daily Project
6:48 Conclusion

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Heracles and the Oracle: The Penitent: Strength in Service

Season 1 · Episode 52

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 08:15

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) at the Oracle of Delphi and the command to perform the Twelve Labors, the archetype of the Penitent, and the virtue of dikaiosyne, justice.
Cover Image: Hercules (c. 1642?) by Guercino
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hercules #Heracles #Oracle
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Heracles at the Oracle of Delphi 2:46 The Archetype: The Penitent 4:21 The Virtue: Dikaiosyne, justice 5:20 Healing Words 6:56 Daily Project 7:26 Conclusion

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Heracles: The Shadow: The Rage Beneath the Strength

Season 1 · Episode 51

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 08:22

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) in his madness, the archetype of the Shadow as Destructive Rage, and the virtue of praotes, right anger.
Cover Image icon source: Hercules and Cerberus (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #madness #shadow #anger
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 The Myth: Heracles in His Madness 2:28 The Archetype: The Shadow: Destructive Rage 4:08 The Virtue: Praotes, right anger 5:24 Healing Words 7:04 Daily Project 7:35 Conclusion

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Heracles: The Birth of a Hero

Season 1 · Episode 50

Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Duration 08:23

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the birth of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the serpents in the cradle, the archetype of the Hero, and the virtue of andreia, courage.

Cover image source: The Infant Hercules (c 1788) by Sir Joshua Reynolds (censored)
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hera #Serpents
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Heracles and the Serpents in the Cradle 2:39 The Archetype: The Hero 4:34 The Virtue: Andreia, courage 5:42 Healing Words 7:04 Daily Project 7:35 Conclusion

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Special Episode: Onward to Heracles and the Heroic Journey

Season 1 · Episode 49

Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Duration 03:59

This is a special episode of the Prytan Podcast, just the host talking. No myth or anything else today. We're simply standing between two god arcs, and taking a moment to breathe between the Asclepius and Heracles/Hercules episodes.

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Heracles #HerosJourney #HeroicJourney

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
0:20 Looking Back: The Asclepius Arc
1:12 Looking Forward: Entering the Heracles Arc
2:45 What's Coming in the Heracles Arc
3:32 Closing

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Asclepius: The Wounded Healer Integrated

Season 1 · Episode 48

Saturday, August 15, 2026 • Duration 07:53

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today, the myth of Asclepius coming to Rome, the archetype of the Wounded Healer Integrated, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 The Myth: Asclepius Comes to Rome 2:30 The Archetype: The Wounded Healer, Integrated 4:21 The Virtue: Eudaimonia, flourishing 5:16 Healing Words 6:45 Daily Project 7:10 Conclusion

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Asclepius and Jung: The Wounded Healer in Depth

Season 1 · Episode 47

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 08:26

#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Jung #CarlJung #WoundedHealer

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 The Story: Jung's Wounded Healer
2:47 The Archetype: The Shadow of the Healer
4:06 The Virtue: Sophia, wisdom through deep knowing
5:38 Healing Words
7:10 Daily Project
7:40 Conclusion

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Asclepius and Hippocrates: The Teacher of Caregivers

Season 1 · Episode 46

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 07:29

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius and the birth of the Hippocratic tradition, the archetype of the Teacher of Caregivers, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius #Hippocrates #Kos
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 The Myth: Hippocrates and the Asclepeion at Kos 2:30 The Archetype: The Teacher of Caregivers 3:30 The Virtue: Phronesis, practical wisdom 4:44 Healing Words 6:11 Daily Project 6:41 Conclusion

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Asclepius: The Healer Becomes Myth

Season 1 · Episode 45

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 07:46

Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Asclepius placed among the stars as Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, the archetype of the Healer Who Becomes Myth, and the concept of eudaimonia, flourishing. #mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Asclepius
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 The Myth: Asclepius Becomes Ophiuchus 2:19 The Archetype: The Healer Becomes Myth 3:59 The Virtue: Eudaimonia, flourishing 4:52 Healing Words 6:26 Daily Project 6:56 Conclusion

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