This is part 1 of a series of discussions on the symbolism of the far east with Richard Rohlin, as part of our Universal History series. Today’s discussion will set a foundation for the upcoming episodes about the mongols, Prester John and other medieval legends.
Full Universal History playlist: • Universal History
Richard Rohlin’s work:
- Richard Rohlin’s article on The Symbolic World blog: thesymbolicworld.com/articles...
- Amon Sûl podcast (Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith): www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts...
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Books mentioned:
- Inconceivable Beasts: The Wonders of the East: www.amazon.com/Inconceivable-...
- The Life of Alexander the Great (Modern Library Classics) by Plutarch (Author): www.amazon.com/Alexander-Grea...
- The Histories: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Herodotus: www.amazon.com/Histories-Peng...
- Apocalypse. An Alexandrian World Chronicle (Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library) by Pseudo-Methodius (Author), Benjamin Garstad (Translator): www.amazon.com/Apocalypse-Ale...
- The Cave of Treasures by St. Ephrem the Syrian: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Homework:
- The Travels of Bar Sauma In Asia and Europe (free pdf): robcanobbio.files.wordpress.c...
Podcast mentioned:
The Lord of Spirits: Blessings and Curses: www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts...
Relevant episodes of Universal History mentioned:
- Universal History: The Deep Symbolism of Groundhog Day | with Richard Rohlin: • Universal History: The...
Series on Ethiopia:
- Universal History: the Mystery of Ethiopia | with Richard Rohlin (Ethiopia #1): • Universal History: the...
- Universal History: From Alexander the Great to Ethiopia | with Richard Rohlin (Ethiopia #2): • Universal History: Fro...
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Coming up next...
00:00:52 - Intro music
00:01:16 - Introduction
00:02:35 - What about other cultures?
00:03:35 - Australia
00:07:20 - Universality & encountering the strange
00:09:37 - The center of the medieval world
00:11:41 - Alexander the Great and the far east
00:15:37 - Trade routes
00:17:54 - Decadence in the land of extremes
00:20:48 - The orientation of ancient maps
00:22:07 - Cultural memory & the invader
00:24:55 - Descriptions of the east: Herodotus' Histories
00:28:04 - The fourth son of Noah
00:33:22 - Wisdom from the east
00:34:38 - The danger of the east
00:37:58 - The air and the heavens
00:40:16 - The Acts of Thomas
00:44:14 - The modern naked ascetic
00:45:17 - Conclusion
00:47:54 - The voyages of Rabban Bar Sauma
00:52:02 - Outro
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