Brothers of the Serpent

Matt Shy joins us again with a presentation on another kind of legendary giant: dragons. We look at ancient depictions of dragons and giant serpents across the world from Sumer to China. We talk about the significance of the Ouroboros, about ancient artifacts depicting dragons and serpents, about the many ancient gods who were depicted as serpents, or had serpent or dragon-like aspects.
 
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Brothers of the Serpent Podcast
06:02 New Year Reflections and Podcast Plans
12:06 Ancient Chinese Dragon Depictions
18:05 The Ouroboros and Its Significance
24:04 The Candle Dragon and Protruding Eyes
29:00 Concluding Thoughts on Historical Artifacts
34:11 Cosmic Serpents and Their Symbolism
37:02 Indra and the Slaying of Vritra
39:33 Agency of Nature: Serpents and Spirits
42:05 Cognitive Dissonance and Perception
44:29 Shesha: The Cosmic Serpent
46:40 Tiamat: The Dragon of Chaos
49:10 Feathered Serpents in Mesoamerica
58:19 Quetzalcoatl and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent
01:00:22 The Serpent as a Symbol of Wisdom
01:03:07 Psychedelics and Altered States of Consciousness
01:06:56 Mythical Creatures and Their Symbolism
01:09:49 Historical Accounts of Serpents and Dragons
01:12:41 Pterosaurs and Native American Legends
01:15:34 The Evolution of Dragon Myths
01:18:31 The Serpent in Religious Texts
01:21:52 Epic Tales of Heroism and Dragons
01:32:08 The Value of Knowledge
01:32:59 Mythical Creatures in Gaming and Literature
01:34:03 The World Serpent and Its Symbolism
01:36:05 Arthurian Legends and Their Origins
01:36:57 Saints and Dragons: A Historical Perspective
01:37:56 The Legend of Loch Ness
01:39:11 St. George and the Dragon
01:39:56 Japanese Dragons and Their Significance
01:41:58 The Concept of Dragons in Civilization
01:44:08 The Role of Dragons in Different Cultures
01:47:01 Slavic Dragons and Their Mythology
01:49:11 The Connection Between Dragons and Kingship
01:51:01 Dragons as Ancient Demons
01:53:02 The Serpent as a Symbol of Knowledge

Another Listener Comms as we try to get through our massive backlog of excellent emails. As ususal the combination of emails and comments from the live chat spur all kinds of snakey discussion on multiple topics.  Enjoy!
 
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This week we spoke to author and researcher Jason Quitt. He discusses his out-of-body experiences and how they reshaped his understanding of existence, leading him to explore the connections between ancient texts, astronomy, and the cycles of nature. He demonstrates the significance of celestial bodies in ancient cultures, the symbolism of fertility, and the agency of nature as perceived by ancient civilizations. Quitt emphasizes the importance of the pyramids as celestial clocks and the interconnectedness of symbols across different cultures, suggesting a shared ancient knowledge that transcends time and geography. We discuss the duality of the serpent in various cultures, including its representation in Christianity, and how these ancient stories have been passed down through generations, revealing a shared knowledge across civilizations.
A really amazing conversation that hit all the points we love to discuss on the podcast!
 
You can find more of Jason's work at his website:
https://thecrystalsun.com/
If you want to buy the books for the subjects discussed on the show, you can find them on amazon:
Gates of the Annunaki
https://a.co/d/9ZF3raA
Astral Genesis
https://a.co/d/bHzsHpc
 
Jason is also active on X:
https://x.com/jason_quitt
 
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jason Quitt and His Journey
02:47 Exploring Ancient Texts and Spirituality
05:04 The Language of the Stars and Mythology
08:13 The Connection Between Ancient Cultures
10:50 Archaeology and Rediscovery of Ancient Knowledge
13:29 The Role of Symbols in Ancient Civilizations
16:04 Agency of Nature and Spiritual Realms
18:56 The Importance of Cycles and Fertility in Ancient Cultures
21:47 Consciousness of Nature and the Sun
24:18 The Symbolism of Serpents and Healing
26:52 The Myth of Orion and Its Significance
29:55 The Interconnectedness of Myths Across Cultures
32:51 The Role of Meteor Showers in Ancient Stories
39:27 Celestial Storytelling and Meteor Showers
40:59 Mythology and Astronomy: The Scorpion and the Bull
42:50 The Tilt of the Earth and Ancient Measurements
45:22 Solar Symbolism in Ancient Civilizations
48:27 The Language of Angles and Seasons
52:10 Equinoxes, Solstices, and the Sphinx
56:23 Creation Myths and the Benben Stone
58:44 Pyramids as Solar and Lunar Clocks
01:01:42 Fertility Symbols and Ancient Technology
01:07:59 Resurrection Myths and the Two Mounds
01:10:21 The Symbolism of Osiris and Creation Mounds
01:13:03 The Necropolis and the Journey to the Afterlife
01:16:48 The Gates of the Underworld and Celestial Navigation
01:20:15 The Duality of Stories in Ancient Religions
01:23:24 The Serpent as a Symbol of Knowledge and Fertility
01:32:07 The Temple of Hathor and Astronomical Alignments
01:39:13 Decoding Ancient Geometry and Astronomy
01:45:51 The Celestial Stories Behind Ancient Structures
01:53:14 Mythology and Its Repetition Across Cultures
02:01:06 Connecting the Dots: Trade and Knowledge Across Civilizations

At long last, another Listener Communications episode! We are so far behind on emails that we are reading emails from June of 2024. But as always there are lots of great points and questions, this time the theme is mostly religion, spirituality, consciousness, and a bit of Gobekli Tepe and ancient mysteries.
 
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We went live to discuss our 5 week trip to Peru, and of course we ended up focusing on the possible construction techniques used to build a site like Sacsayhuaman. Throughout the conversation, we are referencing footage we took from the site, so check our youtube channel if you want to see what we are talking about!
 
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