by allison stieger | May 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite themes of mythology that I remember from my graduate studies was the dichotomy of Apollo and Dionysus. Both sons of Zeus, Apollo is the god of logic, reason and music, Dionysus the god of wine, intoxication and ecstasy. Although they don’t...
by allison stieger | May 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our family is taking a trip to Ireland this year, the first trip overseas for all four of us. We’re all wildly excited, of course. My 4 year old asks every day, “Is it July 1st yet?” 🙂 Ireland and Irish myth and story has been a source of fascination...
by allison stieger | Apr 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been rereading the Ramayana to prepare for my session teaching myth and archetypes to a teacher training class for Sattva Yoga. The last time I sat down with this ancient text was in graduate school, and it was fascinating to see what ideas jumped out at me...
