The gods quarrel. Heroes lose their way. Monsters have surprisingly good arguments. Explore the rich narratives of Indian mythology through archetype, symbol and psychological interpretation. Discover how ancient stories illuminate the human experience through the creative practice of Applied Mythology.
Mythology is gloriously untidy. Gods behave badly. Demons surprise us with their wisdom. The courageous lose heart, the wise make mistakes, and transformation rarely arrives without making a magnificent mess.
Within the rich narrative traditions of India, these stories have carried philosophy, cultural memory and reflections on the mysteries of human existence across generations.
In PURĀṆA, we’ll enter the imaginative world of Indian mythology through selected narratives, studying their cultural settings, symbolism and philosophical inheritance.
We’ll explore how myths give shape to psychological experience, how archetypal images organize the imagination, and how stories inform both individual identity and collective life.
Drawing upon depth psychology and Applied Mythology, we’ll practice reading symbolic narratives with curiosity, discernment and respect for their cultural origins.
Along the way, we’ll ask what the stories we inherit have taught us about power, belonging, transformation and possibility—and what new stories may be waiting for our participation.
