How to Understand Metaphors: Beyond Literalism | The Key to Myth, Allegory & Conflict Resolution (Feb 12, 2026)

In this episode of The Secret Teachings, Ryan Gable explores the lost art of interpreting mythological and religious texts through the lens of metaphor, allegory, and parable. While the modern world is often trapped in a binary of dismissing these works as total fiction or clinging to them as literal fact, Ryan reveals the "middle path" of deeper symbolic meaning. We analyze how literalist interpretations throughout history have fueled the fires of dogma, intolerance, and global conflict.The program breaks down how a proper understanding of the parabolic nature of ancient wisdom can provide a map for the human psyche and the social order. By decoding the hidden layers within these pages, we discover that the key to preventing future wars may lie in our ability to distinguish between the physical word and the spiritual reality it was intended to convey.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOWAd-Free Experience (Yearly): https://thesecretteachings.info/donate-subscribe/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/ryangableCashApp: https://cash.app/$rdgableBooks by Ryan: https://thesecretteachings.info/books/🌐 CONNECT & ARCHIVESOfficial Website: https://thesecretteachings.infoFree Archive: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407Socials: X: https://x.com/TST___Radio | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tst.radio/  | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.blank.7 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TSTRadioOfficial/streams📩 [email protected] to be a guest ([email protected])Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.Thank you for supporting independent, unbiased inquiry into the mysteries of our world.