The heirs of legends - German myths in the mirror of present
Hermann Selchow
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What significance do the ancient myths of our ancestors have today, and what do they have to do with the challenges of the present? Far more than many believe. In times when social and political uncertainty increases or technological developments rapidly transform our world, these ancient stories are once again gaining attention. This book impressively demonstrates that myths are far more than romantic tales from past centuries. They are coded instructions for action in times of crisis—and those who read them correctly will discover strategies for courage, responsibility, and change.
The author combines sound cultural-historical knowledge with modern analysis and makes it clear: The ancient stories of Valhalla, Siegfried, and the gods of the Edda are not just cultural heritage, but practical guidance in turbulent times. They remind us that it is the individual who makes decisions when the community begins to hesitate. They show how to create order out of chaos and why forgetting these stories is a danger to every society.
This book is aimed at readers interested in myths, history, and cultural memory—and at all those seeking guidance in the present. Anyone who wants to learn why our ancient stories should not only be passed on, but also understood and utilized, will find inspiration, food for thought, and concrete impulses for action here.
An indispensable work for all who see in ancient myths not only the past, but also the guideposts for a self-determined future.
Duration - 9h 1m.
Author - Hermann Selchow.
Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Hermann Selchow ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What significance do the ancient myths of our ancestors have today, and what do they have to do with the challenges of the present? Far more than many believe. In times when social and political uncertainty increases or technological developments rapidly transform our world, these ancient stories are once again gaining attention. This book impressively demonstrates that myths are far more than romantic tales from past centuries. They are coded instructions for action in times of crisis—and those who read them correctly will discover strategies for courage, responsibility, and change. The author combines sound cultural-historical knowledge with modern analysis and makes it clear: The ancient stories of Valhalla, Siegfried, and the gods of the Edda are not just cultural heritage, but practical guidance in turbulent times. They remind us that it is the individual who makes decisions when the community begins to hesitate. They show how to create order out of chaos and why forgetting these stories is a danger to every society. This book is aimed at readers interested in myths, history, and cultural memory—and at all those seeking guidance in the present. Anyone who wants to learn why our ancient stories should not only be passed on, but also understood and utilized, will find inspiration, food for thought, and concrete impulses for action here. An indispensable work for all who see in ancient myths not only the past, but also the guideposts for a self-determined future. Duration - 9h 1m. Author - Hermann Selchow. Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Hermann Selchow ©.
Language:
English
The heirs of legends - German myths in the mirror of present
Duration:00:00:22
Introduction: Why myths are more than old stories
Duration:00:06:45
Odin, Thor and Freya - The Explanation of the World
Duration:01:42:25
The Birth of the Hero: Siegfried, Dietrich von Bern
Duration:00:50:17
Witches, mermaids and demons: Females and their legacy
Duration:01:07:25
The Nibelung loyalty and the German special path
Duration:00:13:55
Valhalla and the Twilight of the Gods in modern narratives
Duration:00:29:37
The forest as myth: nature, home and political romanticism
Duration:00:39:58
Loreley and Barbarossa as a mirror of political fears
Duration:00:27:54
The dialectic of myth and enlightenment
Duration:00:09:01
The return of old images: populism and conspiracy
Duration:00:19:22
The Fear of Myths: Left-Wing Ideologies and Nation
Duration:00:43:20
Roots and Values: Why Myths Are More Than Folklore
Duration:00:24:35
Forgetting makes us defenseless: debates, myths, erasure
Duration:00:09:45
Romanticization and the eternal search for a savior
Duration:00:26:19
Myths as an opportunity: memory and responsibility
Duration:00:18:21
The mythology of progress and the feasible
Duration:00:12:45
Conclusion: What we could learn for the future
Duration:00:11:08
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