Cyclic Belief in Folklore and Myth with Steven Merrell

On this episode of Mythic Existence, guest Steven Merrell joins to talk about his cyclic belief theory and how it applies to folklore and myth. Steven is a second-year graduate folklore student and is finishing his degree at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and in this episode he and host Jack Daly discuss topics like the experiential source hypothesis, Jung's theories of the anima and the animus, and the purpose and function of myths and legends. Please follow Mythic Existence on ...

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Mythic Existence is a podcast about folklore, mythology, and monsters, hosted by folklorist and PhD candidate Jack Daly. Every week, we will take a journey to the perilous realm, where magic and the dangerous unknown lurks around every corner. This podcast is all about exploring the mythical and mysterious aspects of life, so heed the call to adventure and embark on your Quest. Who knows, you might just find the treasure you seek.