EPISODE · Jan 12, 2025 · 44 MIN
Sins - The Sin That Soared Too High: Pride, Icarus, and the Perils of Flying Too Close to the Sun
from The Most Dangerous Podcast · host Fraser Smillie
In the penultimate episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, James takes on the towering sin of Pride — the root of all downfall, from ancient myths to modern mistakes.At the heart of this episode is the haunting tale of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun. Through this iconic Greek myth, we explore how hubris has shaped history, religion, and storytelling — and how it still shows up in the world around us today.Packed with mythology, meaning, and just the right touch of humour, this episode asks: what happens when ambition turns into arrogance?🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. The fall is worth the flight.#SevenDeadlySins #Pride #Icarus #GreekMythology #Hubris #StorytellingPodcast #TheMostDangerousPodcast #DarkHistory #HumanNature #PodcastRecommendations
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