In this monologue, we explore the many faces of Dionysus, from mythology to depth psychology and continental philosophy. Drawing on Dionysus in Exile, the discussion highlights his paradoxical nature—not just a god of excess but also of stillness and transformation.
Nietzsche and Deleuze provide insight into Dionysian becoming, especially through Ariadne’s myth as a break from heroic struggle. The episode introduces "naxotic transformation", a shift from burdens and individuation toward affirmation, play, and creative renewal.
This perspective challenges the modern obsession with struggle and mastery, offering a new way to think about psychological health and philosophy.
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