Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener.
Lernaean Hydra: The Hero Archetype: Facing What Multiplies
Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the Second Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Lernaean Hydra, the archetype of the Hero Facing What Multiplies, and the virtue of phronesis, practical wisdom.
Cover Image Icon: Hercules and the Hydra (1634) by Francisco de Zurbarán
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #Hydra
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 The Myth: The Lernaean Hydra, Second Labor of Heracles
2:36 The Archetype: The Hero — Facing What Multiplies
4:14 The Virtue: Phronesis, practical wisdom
5:16 Healing Words
7:05 Daily Project
7:30 Conclusion
21 Aug 2026
Heracles and the Nemean Lion: the Hero Archetype: Confronting the Unconquerable
Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: the First Labor of Heracles (also known as Hercules) and the Nemean Lion, the archetype of the Hero Confronting the Unconquerable, and the virtue of andreia, courage.
Cover Image: Lion (c. 1494) by Albrecht Durer
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Heracles #Hercules #NemeanLion #Hero
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The Myth: The Nemean Lion, First Labor of Heracles
2:37 The Archetype: The Hero: Confronting the Unconquerable
4:13 The Virtue: Andreia, courage
4:55 Healing Words
6:21 Daily Project
6:48 Conclusion
20 Aug 2026
Heracles and the Oracle: The Penitent: Strength in Service
Welcome to the Prytan Podcast, a daily practice in living well and flourishing, guided by archetypal psychology and eternal virtues through the lens of the ancient Greek world. Each episode, we listen to a myth or other story and discuss what it means for you, the listener. Today: Heracles (also known as Hercules) at the Oracle of Delphi and the command to perform the Twelve Labors, the archetype of the Penitent, and the virtue of dikaiosyne, justice.
Cover Image: Hercules (c. 1642?) by Guercino
#mythology #psychology #philosophy #virtues #archetypes #Hercules #Heracles #Oracle
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The Myth: Heracles at the Oracle of Delphi
2:46 The Archetype: The Penitent
4:21 The Virtue: Dikaiosyne, justice
5:20 Healing Words
6:56 Daily Project
7:26 Conclusion
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