Finally! Asleep in ITHACA... After years of struggle, Odysseus has returned to his homeland, but the battle is far from over. Books 13-16 show that returning home is not just about arrival—it’s about reclaiming order, forming alliances, and confronting chaos. Odysseus reminds us that patience and loyalty are as essential as strength. ⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the Man: Language, Truth, and the Homeric Origins of Western Idealism by our own C.B. Robertson...

James Lindsay made a persuasive case for why "wokism" is a kind of gnostic Marxist religious movement, and we've incorporated his thinking into many of our discussions on and offline. Recently, Lindsay has been talking about the "woke right" and we had to go watch his video about it to see what he was talking about. He seems to see "woke right" as a descendant of the "alt-right." Lindsay warns that the "woke right" may undermine the progress of some of the good things that are happening in...

In this third episode of our read-through of Homer’s Odyssey, we’ll be exploring Books 9 through 12. Finally Odysseus begins telling the story of his ill-fated journey home from Troy. We'll discuss the city he and his crew sack like pirates for no good reason, the island of the Lotus-Eaters, and the story of Polyphemus the Cyclops. And that's just book 9. We'll have a lot to discuss in our 42nd LIVE show of the year. NO SLEEP TIL ITHACA! ⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the...

In this second episode of our read-through of Homer’s Odyssey, we’ll be exploring Books 5 through 8. These chapters begin Odysseus’ long-awaited journey home as he finally leaves Calypso’s island. Battling storms sent by Poseidon, he washes ashore in the land of the Phaeacians, where Princess Nausicaa offers him help. At the court of King Alcinous, Odysseus reveals his identity and is honored as a hero. We’ll examine key themes such as fate, divine will, and the evolving nature of heroism,...

I sat down with Dr. Dilanka during a recent Order of Fire event to talk about his recent trip to Gabon, where he participated in an Iboga ritual with the Bwiti. Watch the video here 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon: here Or order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop 🔥 Jack Donovan is founder of The Order of Fire and PH2T3R. He is the author of The Way of Men, Fire in the Dark, Becoming a Barbarian, and A More Complete Beast. Learn more about...

This is the first in a series of discussions about Homer's Odyssey, meant both for a general audience and for new members of The Order of Fire's First Men. In this show, we'll introduce the Odyssey in context and discuss the first four books of this tale of a "man of twists and turns driven time and again off course." ⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the Man: Language, Truth, and the Homeric Origins of Western Idealism by our own C.B. Robertson ‪@caffeineandphilosophy‬ ....

The monster defines the hero, but to what extent is the Striker also defined by his weapon? In this LIVE show, ‪@caffeineandphilosophy‬ and ‪@JackDonovan‬ discuss the relationship between men and weapons. Fists, the vajra/keraunos, the mace, the club, the sword and the gun... You can post your questions in the comments via Instagram or Youtube. We've already started the discussion in our Telegram group, The Greater Mandala. (For access, sign up for our mailing list - here) ⚡THE ADVENTURE...

A discussion about The Father archetype from the perspective of Solar Idealism, including a broader discussion about leadership, America's Founding Fathers, "book worship" and more. You can post your questions in the comments via Instagram or Youtube. We've already started the discussion in our Telegram group, The Greater Mandala. (For access, sign up for our mailing list - here) ⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡ During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection,...

The Lord of the Earth is one of Solar Idealism's three god archetypes. Because he covers a wide territory, he is sometimes the most difficult or the most often forgotten archetype, even though he represents the majority of what man does every single day—the perpetuation of human life. The Father and the Striker are idealistic and ethereal, but the Lord is rooted in the earth and the body all of the joys and challenges of being a human animal. In preparation for October's upcoming Lord of...

Is "Initiation" the solution to male depression and anxiety? In the early 1990s, the mythopoetic men's movement started telling men that what they were missing in their lives was "initiation" -- presumably into manhood. But what would these men be initiated INTO? Modern society completely lacks a consensus about what manhood is and what the rights and responsibilities of a man are. What is initiation from an anthropological perspective? Who is selling it to men these days, and what are they...

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest stories in the world, if not the oldest. It's rarely read, but human and relatable. Ultimately, it's a story about an extremely masculine man struggling with the loss of his best friend and his own mortality. The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the foundational stories in The Order of Fire, and all of the First Men are required to read it. ⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡ During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection,...

Many of the members of the First Men and followers of the Order of Fire are Warhammer 40K enthusiasts. This week, to coincide with the upcoming release of the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 game, we'll be joined by Montana from the Order's First Men to discuss Warhammer 40K and some of the themes in the game and the associated mythos that overlap with concepts in Solar Idealism. ⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡ During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection,...

After seeing Aliens - Romulus in the theater last week, it hit me. Xenomorphs are space dragons. They come from the void, and is no real sense that exist to do anything but bring death. They are matriarchal. Is a queen -- like the one in Resurrection -- a manifestation of Tiamat? And there's a Satanic connection -- Satanists love H.R. Giger who designed the xenomorphs and who also produced all kinds of Baphomets and occult imagery. Look up his Necronomicon. Join us as we discuss all things...

In this week's live show, we'll explore the psychologies, philosophies, and methodologies behind various forms of weight training. We picked "weight training" specifically, because "weight lifting" and "strength training" can signal two different forms of training. So, with "weight training" we can talk about all of the modes of training that involve moving weight -- including body weight training. We'll delve into the various subcultures of weight training and the philosophies behind them,...

It's not just California. There's a lot of it in Austin these days, too, and you'll find a little bit of it all over the country and throughout the Western world (such as it is). It's not a creed—it's a vibe. It's "spiritual" but never "religious." It favors Eastern, exotic, and New Age ideas but acknowledges Jesus as a groovy cat who just wanted to bring people together in peace and love, man. If there is one central belief to California Spirituality, it is "nonjudgmentalism." It seems to...

Was Buddha a hipster? Buddha was born into the Kshatriya (warrior) caste -- a prince, likely destined to rule over a small area in Nepal. Because he saw suffering in the world, he renounced his title and wealth to pursue "enlightenment," leaving his wife and newborn son behind. Sounds like a spoiled rich kid move -- like the kids who live on the street and beg for change because they are "fighting the man" while their parents keep nice cars in the driveway waiting for them to get bored and...

What kind of relationship do you have with food? What does a good relationship with food look and feel like? To further explore "Zoological Humanism" and the Lord of the Earth archetype, we'll discuss the impact of food and diet on our lives, both positively and negatively. For this show, we will be joined by Ed Hamann -- our Vedic expert in the Order of Fire. Ed spent years studying and teaching people about food and cooking all over the world. If you feel like you or the people around you...

If we believe that beauty is better than ugliness, it doesn't make sense to outsource the work of creating and curating beauty to men and women who may care more about shock value or destructive politics than creating beauty. Style and fashion both come from roots that imply creative agency. To fashion is to make, and style comes from a utensil used to write. However, many turn their noses up at "fashion" -- generally associated with airheads following the latest trends -- and style, which...

We're told that sex and gender are different, but that wasn't always the case. When did this happen? Who does that distinction benefit, and why? Should we stop making that distinction and tacitly accepting their frame? What utility does that distinction have for normal men? 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 7PM PST on July 18, 2024. Watch the video here 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon: here Or order direct through the Order of Fire store:...

This week, Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson discuss our relationship with violence as men, as humans, and in the context of human societies. We'll briefly discuss the concepts in "Violence is Golden" and Jack's recently released fable, "How the Tiger Opened His Third Eye," and then move through various related discussions. ⚡Check out Violence is Golden and The Third Eye of the Tiger merch here. 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 7PM PST on July 11, 2024. Watch the video...

This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 10. In Book 10 of Plato's "Republic," Socrates critiques poetry and the arts for their ability to stir emotions and mislead people from the truth. He argues that poetry appeals to the irrational parts of the soul, promoting illusion over reality. The book also addresses the immortality of the soul, suggesting that the just person will be rewarded in the afterlife. Socrates concludes with the Myth...

This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 8 and 9. In Books 8 and 9 of Plato's "Republic," Socrates examines the decline of the ideal state through four degenerate regimes: timocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny. Each regime emerges from the corruption of its predecessor, driven by increasing greed and power struggles. Timocracy values honor and military prowess, oligarchy prioritizes wealth, democracy emphasizes freedom, and tyranny...

This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 7. Book 7 of Plato's Republic features the Allegory of the Cave, a profound metaphor for human ignorance and enlightenment. Plato describes prisoners in a cave, only able to see shadows on the wall, mistaking these illusions for reality. One prisoner escapes, discovering the outside world and the true form of objects, symbolizing the philosopher's journey from ignorance to knowledge. Upon returning...

This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 6. Socrates discusses the nature of the philosopher-king, arguing that only those who truly grasp the Forms, especially the Form of the Good, are fit to rule. He criticizes the existing political systems for being led by individuals who lack true knowledge and are instead driven by opinion and ambition. Socrates also introduces the Allegory of the Ship to illustrate the difference between a true...