Hey everyone, welcome back to Myths, Games and Meaning. I usually release new episodes every seven to ten days, but this one took a little longer as I’ve been battling a chest infection and completely lost my voice for a while. I’m so glad to be back though, because this is Part Two of my chat with the wonderful Earl Baylon: actor, geek and gamer, not to mention Jonah from Tomb Raider. We go full nerd in this one: Lara Croft, Lord of the Rings, the Valar, archaeology, and Earl’s story about f...
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Hey everyone, welcome back to Myths, Games and Meaning. I usually release new episodes every seven to ten days, but this one took a little longer as I’ve been battling a chest infection and completely lost my voice for a while. I’m so glad to be back though, because this is Part Two of my chat with the wonderful Earl Baylon: actor, geek and gamer, not to mention Jonah from Tomb Raider. We go full nerd in this one: Lara Croft, Lord of the Rings, the Valar, archaeology, and Earl’s story about f...
The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters
Myths, Games & Meaning
34 minutes
1 month ago
The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters
In the very first episode of Myths, Games & Meaning, Dr. Dani Shalet is joined by Dr. Chris Deacy and Dr. Paul March-Russell to explore the enduring power of myth in our lives. Using Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz as a guide, they unpack the hero’s journey as a universal narrative structure and consider how myth continues to shape culture, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. The conversation touches on Joseph Campbell’s lasting influence, the importance of gender perspectives in u...
Myths, Games & Meaning
Hey everyone, welcome back to Myths, Games and Meaning. I usually release new episodes every seven to ten days, but this one took a little longer as I’ve been battling a chest infection and completely lost my voice for a while. I’m so glad to be back though, because this is Part Two of my chat with the wonderful Earl Baylon: actor, geek and gamer, not to mention Jonah from Tomb Raider. We go full nerd in this one: Lara Croft, Lord of the Rings, the Valar, archaeology, and Earl’s story about f...
