It's a deep dive into the mystic and occult themes behind Game of Thrones, including a foundational Gnostic narrative. Is the Night King the Demiurge? Are the Children of the Forest a representation of the fallen Sophia? What do all the other religions represent, and what are the Jungian Campbellian ideas behind many of the characters? And much more, including a discussion on whether the last season was any good. Fady Riad, author of The Gospel of Lie, joins us at the Virtual Alexandria. My article on The Gnostic Apocalypse that is Game of Thrones: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnosticism-game-of-thrones/ Get Fady's book, the Gospel of Lie: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1544901674/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1544901674&linkCode=as2&tag=thgoabgo-20&linkId=48eadef22a2f9649efac17e58cb36621 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oYY1PbnnWc

We showcase a manual for exploring the use of psychedelic substances in the contexts of spirituality, self-transformation, healing, and magic use. This includes understanding the issues addiction, legality, dosage, and even finding the right community of entheogen practitioners. And we offer both sensible and arcane ceremonies regardless of your location. From coming down from hallucinogens to exploring mild drugs as a first-time experience, no blue crystal meth rock is unturned. We also quest the historical usage and banning of entheogens — from the Mystery Schools to the Golden Dawn to alcohol prohibition, from the Gnostics to modern Ayahuasca shamans to the vile War of Drugs. Lastly, our guest grants us an overview of Chaos Magic and Gnosticism in modern times, and how they relate to psychedelics and individual liberation. Astral Guest—Julian Vayne, author of Getting Higher: A Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony. This is a partial show. For the second half of the interview, please become a member of our Archive of Past Shows: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ More information on Julian: https://theblogofbaphomet.com/about/ “Julian Vayne is an occultist and the author of a number of books, essays, journals and articles in both the academic and esoteric press. He is a freelance consultant, often working in museum and heritage settings, and lives in Devon. His name is most closely associated with the approach to occultism known as chaos magick. Julian is also an initiated Wiccan, member of the Kaula Nath lineage and Master Mason.” Get Julian’s book (and help him and Abraxas out): http://amzn.to/2gRAApU Download this and all other shows: http://thegodabovegod.com/ Become a patron of this Red Pill Cafeteria: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_4qGg73LQU

INTERVIEW STARTS AT 20:00. If art imitates life, then the most popular medium for art these days reveals a civilization that has become increasingly fragmented, out of touch with deeper realities, and struggling to find individuation. Beyond the apparent rise of Gnostic-themed movies, the great cultural films, actors and directors of our era lift a mirror to humanity exposing a desperate struggle to survive in a postmodern world—a paranoia of modern achievements & institutions, and a fear of an empty universe ruled by dark powers. Yet the mirror also hints at the possibility of an alchemical initiation that begins a journey of man's return to his spiritual source, hidden deep in the wastelands of schizophrenic narratives. From the nihilism of Hitchcock to the existential Logos of The Matrix, from the desolate Kenoma of Western Cinema to the bleak renditions of Johnny Depp, we seek that spark of Gnosis from their Jungian warnings. Astral Guest-- Jason Horsley, author of The Secret Life of Movies, Blood Poets & Matrix Warrior. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzQpnlJ2vEc

The notion of angels has existed in many times and cultures. So has the idea of fallen angels, those alien light bringers that both assist and confound humanity. We explore the idea of these angelic tricksters—being not only extraterrestrial entities but voyagers of parallels dimensions; and how they came to this world and what exactly are their plans for humankind. We also understand the fallen angels from a Gnostic standpoint, viewing them as beings that should be both feared and overcome by the ultimate fallen angel: you Astral Guest, Timothy Wyllie, author of Wisdom of the Watchers. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsP8Q5HNMDo