The Mythic Masculine

Auteur(s): Ian MacKenzie
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  • Explorations on mythology, culture and the emerging masculinities. Hosted by visionary filmmaker Ian MacKenzie.

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  • #74 | Power, Prophecy and Revisiting The Fifth Sacred Thing - Starhawk

    #74 | Power, Prophecy and Revisiting The Fifth Sacred Thing - Starhawk
    Jan 22 2025

    My guest today is the renowned Starhawk, a writer, activist, permaculture designer and teacher, and a leading voice for ecofeminism and earth-based spirituality. She is the author of thirteen books, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, as well as the visionary novels The Fifth Sacred Thing and City of Refuge.

    She directs Earth Activist Training, which combines regenerative design with spirit, social permaculture, and activism, offering courses both online and in person.

    In our conversation today, we begin with acknowledging the fires that have ravaged Los Angeles. We explore how the frame of ecofeminism connects this tragedy to how unequal power relations affect all aspects of life, with violence against women reflecting a similar disrespect for the earth. Starhawk eloquently explains how we might challenge these systems of oppression, offering frameworks for compassion and transformation.

    We delve into the misinterpretations of feminism, the role of mythology in shaping cultural narratives, and how visionary fiction can illuminate paths to a sustainable future. Her novel The Fifth Sacred Thing is a central inspiration for our discussion, particularly the exploration of how creative non-violence might confront a fascist regime and lead to true societal transformation.

    We also consider the role of men in social movements, focusing on the cultivation of authentic power, responsibility, and the capacity to truly love.

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    LINKS

    * Starhawk on Substack

    * Starhawk on Facebook

    * Starhawk’s Official Website

    DON’T MISS

    Starhawk will be joining us for Fugitive Futures, our 5 day online visionary summit.



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    55 min
  • #73 | Courting the Feminine in Fairy Tales - Tad Hargrave

    #73 | Courting the Feminine in Fairy Tales - Tad Hargrave
    Dec 30 2024

    My guest today is my good friend Tad Hargrave.

    Tad is the founder of Marketing for Hippies with a mission to restore the beauty of the marketplace. He teaches folks who have a desire to do good, but hate marketing, how to articulate their work with elegance and effectiveness.

    Tad has spent years learning his ancestral language of Scottish Gaelic in Nova Scotia and on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. As well, for over a decade we have both attended the Orphan Wisdom School with Stephen Jenkinson in Ontario, where we have many fond memories in the teaching hall. In recent years, he’s turned towards studying ancient history, comparative mythology and Indo-European folklore.

    In our conversation today, Tad has turned towards the fairy tale Briar Rose (Sleeping Beauty) and what it might have to stay about the indigenous memory of Europe.

    Chances are, you’ve seen the Disney version of the story, though I would highly recommend you pause this episode and read the original Grimm’s tale before continuing.

    Read the Grimm’s version here

    Tad and I focus in on a particular moment, when after a 100 years of enchanted sleep, the prince approaches the briar hedge that encircles the castle and the Beauty lying within. We explore themes of seduction versus courtship and degradation of trust between men and women. We speak about the historical role of the Court and the tragedy of extracting too much from Nature’s innate abundance.

    And finally, we explore how folk tales can hold practical wisdom for modern masculinity and how to sustain the mutual life between humans and the holy.

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    DON’T MISS

    Tad and his collaborator Kakisimow Iskwew have a number of deeper dives into the story of Briar Rose:

    * Briar Rose - 6 Week Online Program Begins Jan 5th

    * All details on Briar Rose Offerings

    MORE LINKS

    * Tad’s website Marketing for Hippies

    * Tad’s Substack ‘On Culture Making’

    SHOW NOTES

    03:46 Welcoming Tad Hargrave

    04:43 The Origin of Marketing for Hippies

    05:47 Exploring the Fairy Tale of Briar Rose

    06:56 The Symbolism of Briar Rose

    11:50 The Dangers of Seduction and Coercion

    14:11 The Pickup Artist Experience

    25:14 The Concept of Courtship

    25:33 The Etymology of Courtship

    31:19 The Modern Mimicry of Courtship

    39:19 The King's Riddle and Nature's Abundance

    40:40 Indigenous Wisdom and Sustainable Harvesting

    41:39 The Consequences of Mistrust and Overextraction

    43:56 The Art of Courtship in Different Cultures

    45:48 The Tale of the Tree of Life

    50:22 Mentorship and the Importance of Timing

    58:07 The Beauty of Courtship and True Love

    01:08:29 The Wisdom in Stories and Elders

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    1 h et 16 min
  • Announcing my new online men's circle - The Satyr's Den

    Announcing my new online men's circle - The Satyr's Den
    Dec 9 2024
    Greetings all - I’m excited to extend a special invitation for men who wish to dive into the cauldron of mythopoetic masculinity and eros. But before I get to that, I want to acknowledge a milestone: it’s been over five years since I began The Mythic Masculine podcast. Time, as always, passes like a blink.This journey began after my previous film project, Amplify Her, which explored feminine archetypes through the lives of DJs and producers. That collaboration had me seek out writers like Marion Woodman (Dancing in the Flames) and Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Women Who Run With Wolves) and opened my path into mythopoetics. In the wake of Amplify Her, I realized I knew little about the masculine archetypal realm. When audiences asked if I’d do a similar project for men, the idea for a podcast took root. I was inspired by Iron John by Robert Bly—a book I found in my grandfather’s study after his passing. That encounter was a doorway to the lineage of the mythopoetic men’s movement, a movement that once sparked men’s circles across the country.As I interviewed guests like storyteller Martin Shaw, Bill Kauth (Co-founder ManKind Project), and storyteller Michael Meade, the podcast became a space to weave voices from past and present, exploring shifting understandings of gender, myth, and archetypes.If you're curious about the history and insights from these five years, you can access my webinar An Introduction to Mythopoetic Masculinity here.In the last year and a half, The Mythic Masculine evolved. A pivotal moment came in the summer of 2023, when my longtime friend Deus Fortier and I hosted MXM—an event exploring masculinity, eros, and myth. We combined Deus’ somatic and breathwork practices with my mythopoetic flavourings. The experience affirmed that men need spaces to explore these “forbidden” topics, reclaim vulnerability, and awaken their noble, erotic essence.This offering evolved into Awakening the Wild Erotic, which we've now held multiple times over the last year. For those unable to attend in person, we created The Deep Masculine, an online cohort blending ritual, somatics, and myth.Now, Deus and I rre thrilled to announce the next stage: an ongoing online men’s circle, The Satyr’s Den.Satyrs—wild, primal beings of Greek myth—embody the uninhibited joy of nature and erotic vitality. The Satyr’s Den is a space for men to reclaim this energy in a way that honors life. Too often, men either misuse this power or suppress it altogether. This circle offers a path to mature, embodied Eros and relational mastery.The Satyr’s Den includes:* Monthly Live Group Calls* Exclusive Podcast Conversations* Transformative practices and rituals* Webinars and community supportThis is for men with prior experience in men’s work, shadow work, or similar transformational spaces. If you're new to this terrain, consider attending Awakening the Wild Erotic or Deep Masculine first.Special Offer: Join by the end of December to lock in a founding member rate of $49/monthYou’ll also gain immediate access to an my conversation with Deus about his journey through the ISTA (International School of Temple Arts) series.If you feel called, apply here and see if the Satyr’s Den is right for you.Thank you for walking this mythic path with me. More offerings are on the horizon—webinars, guest teachers, and courses in 2025. The journey continues, and I’m excited for what’s to come.In gratitude,IM Get full access to The Mythic Masculine at themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe
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    16 min

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