9/6 Mythology Notes

"Since Olympia is the image of happiness, it could only have appeared in the Golden Age." (Calasso pp.169)
Today we talked about finding a creation myth that can be creation of the world, creation of death, creation of mankind, creation of life, and creation by thought. These are different myths of creation and of origin.
Aristotle said that there is always a beginning, a middle, and an end. But How did it all begin? Hence the myths of creation and of origin.
There is a saying, "take responsibility for your own actions," but in mythology it is said "...only the gods can be causes." (Calasso pp.93)

Ate -> Divine Infatuation -> no longer in control of the situation.
Enthusiasm -> enthus -> theos                   (possessed by the god)
Names and what they mean by mythology terms:
Theodore -> one beloved of a god.
Micheal -> one who is like a god.

People who don't allow themselves to be infatuated don't understand.
It is good to be out of your mind sometimes :)

Original -> Origin -> Not unique -> The same as everyone else
Modern and contemporary music is actually ancient mythological stories.
Such things like alchemy, the birth of the "philosopher's stone."

Liar -> First harp (hand held)
Hermes -> Messenger of the gods. Birth of Hermes by Mia (month of May), stole cattle from Apollo when he was a baby; he was a trickster God. Made the liar and gave it to Apollo for stealing his cattle.