S1E14 - Prometheus: Medicine for the Price of Fire

In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore "Prometheus" from Hesiod's ancient Greek texts: a tale nearly 3000 years old about a Titan who foresaw every consequence of his defiance of the Gods and chose to pay the price anyway.Prometheus, whose name means "forethought" stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, knowing exactly what would follow: plagues released into the world, and for him, his liver eaten daily by an eagle. Why was it worth it? This story speaks to anyone facing the choice between active suffering (the cost of standing up) and passive suffering (the cost of watching whilst having the power to act). Anyone recognising that gifts and plagues often arrive together. Or anyone learning that what we call "hope" may torment us, but meaning — the kind that doesn't require outcomes — can sustain us through even the hardest adversities. The episode includes the complete story told in full, depth psychology analysis revealing the archetypal patterns and symbolic meaning, and three practical integration exercises to help you embody the medicine.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Joe's therapeutic work: www.joesummerfield.co.uk Connect on Instagram:  @joe.therapiesRegister your interest in the online Story Medicine Circle: www.joesummerfield.co.uk/story-medicine-podcast