Why Beowulf is Relevant Today - With Paul Begadon
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Jack Donovan discusses Beowulf with Paul Begadon, Order of Fire member and author of The Layman's Havamal, who has spent the last year narrating and using AI to illustrate this classic heroic tale. Paul provides a thorough and engaging summary of the story of Beowulf and explains why he believes it is relevant today and how we can engage with it in such a way that it enriches and informs our own lives. For a more, read his essay, "Beowulf : An Ancient Model for Modern Heroism" on his web site https://woodkern.net . https://woodkern.net/beowulf1/ Paul's Beowulf Illustrated project is available through Amazon in Audiobook, paperback, and e-book formats. https://amzn.to/3GdBdms Paul's thoughtful exploration of The Havamal -- The Layman's Havamal -- is also available through Amazon. https://a.co/d/fsvMAgj Mentioned: Heraclitus, Fragments Hesiod, Works and Days Jack Donovan is the author of The Way of Men, Becoming a Barbarian, A More Complete Beast, and Fire in the Dark. His is the founder of The Order of Fire and the PH2T3R project. https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starttheworld/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ph2t3r To find out more about the PH2T3R project, visit PH2T3R.com https://ph2t3r.com/ To learn more about joining The Order of Fire: https://ph2t3r.com/theorderoffire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorderoffire/ https://www.instagram.com/ph2t3r/
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