#08: Axis Mundi or the Center of the World (26:40)

Episode 08: Axis Mundi or the Center of the World

From Mount Olympus to the Pyramids, people of all ages have felt the urge to return to the center of the world, the Axis Mundi. Traditions in virtually all cultures speak of a nave, a central axis, a mystical place where the four directions in space meet in a unified point. Here, heaven and earth meet, enabling the mystic to travel into the heavenly spheres. In this sacred space, the Divine resides with mankind and we are permitted to return to innocence, into a paradisical state.

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  • April 27, 2009 Darlene wrote:
    I must say thank you for such a fantastic podcast. It is, by far, the show I most anticipate. I am interested in Hermes, pursuing him no less, and finding Hermeticism seemed almost coincidental. I listen to your shows many times over.

    One little error in regards to Odin, he hung on the World tree for nine days, as mentioned in the Havamal. Keep the great work. The pace of the show is perfect, your sense of humor refreshing and the sound quality is superb. I will try to spread the word out to garner more listeners.

    Regards,
    D.
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    1. April 29, 2009 Chasing Hermes wrote:
      Hi Darlene,

      I'm glad you caught this factual error! You are right of course, Odin did hang on the tree for nine days. A feat worthy of a deity, no doubt.

      Your unabashed praise brightened up my morning! Thank you for spreading the word about Chasing Hermes!

      Jason

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