The Mythic Archetype of the Storyteller –
From Homer to Tolkien to McKenna, the storyteller is a conduit of cosmic truth.
The Divine Role of the Myth-Maker
A. Myth & Sub-Creation as Acts of Divine Participation
- Tolkien believed that humans create myths because we are made in the image of a Creator.
- Sub-creation is a sacred duty, a means of revealing the eternal within the temporal.
- Quote from Tolkien: “Fantasy remains a human right. We make it in our measure and in our derivative mode because we are made, and not only made, but made in the image and likeness of a Maker.”
Poietes
Poietes (ποιητής) in Ancient Greek literally means "maker" or "creator"—a person who brings something into being through action, artistry, or language. Derived from the root poiē-, meaning "to make" or "to do," poietes originally referred broadly to any artisan, inventor, lawgiver, or composer, not just a poet in the modern sense.
In classical and philosophical contexts, poietes denotes one who creates something new from nothing—a concept deeply tied to poiesis, the process of making or creation. This includes:
- The composer of a poem (poet),
- The author of music or speech
- The craftsman or designer of a work of art.
The Mythic Soul
imagination is revelation language is creation
We are the creator’s of our own Myth, Song & Story
The Story of Life & the Story of YOUR Life
Life as a Story – How identity, memory, and time shape personal myth.
To make myth real is not escapism — it is re-enchantment.
Creating Your Epic Story
you are a main character in the Great Story, and your actions, choices, and dreams matter.
- The craftsman or designer of a work of art.
- The author of music or speech
- The composer of a poem (poet),
In classical and philosophical contexts, poietes denotes one who creates something new from nothing—a concept deeply tied to poiesis, the process of making or creation. This includes:
Poietes (ποιητής) in Ancient Greek literally means "maker" or "creator"—a person who brings something into being through action, artistry, or language. Derived from the root poiē-, meaning "to make" or "to do," poietes originally referred broadly to any artisan, inventor, lawgiver, or composer, not just a poet in the modern sense.