Journey into the ancient world with Musings on Mysteries and the Mythical Matrix as we unravel the timeless tale of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This episode offers a gripping retelling of humanity's first great hero's quest for immortality, friendship, and meaning. We dive deep into comparative mythology, drawing fascinating connections to the Bible, Greek myths, Atlantis, and their shared archetypes. Together, we'll explore the profound consequences of Gilgamesh's journey and what it reveals about ancient perspectives on life, death, and the divine. Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, history buffs, and seekers of truth.

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Complimentary Sources to the story:

Dalley, Stephanie, translator. Myths from Mesopotamia: Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others. Oxford University Press, 2000. Amazon Affiliate link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/4h01jdc

George, Andrew, translator. The Epic of Gilgamesh: The Babylonian Epic Poem and Other Texts in Akkadian and Sumerian. Penguin Classics, 2003. Amazon Affiliate link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3C07M99

Article Link on new tablet fragment discovery: https://www.livescience.com/52372-new-tablet-gilgamesh-epic.html

Psychology Article on Peca: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4270917/

In this tangentially curious episode, we weave together the threads of philosophy, dendrochronology, and Atlantis. How do ancient trees tell us about the past? What can philosophy reveal about the myths we hold true? And could Atlantis have a real connection to these timelines? Join us as we dive into a thought-provoking journey that connects history, science, and speculation!

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The much-anticipated episode on logical fallacies is here! We’re introducing the do’s and don’ts of arguing—because if you’re going to tackle the fringe with logic and the Socratic method, understanding the basics is essential.

In this episode, we break down fallacies like ad hominem, red herring, bandwagon, genetic, and more. You’ll learn what they mean, hear examples, and explore the biases behind them. While this episode steps away from our usual mythological and mystery topics, it’s packed with valuable insights to sharpen your reasoning skills!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EERgrg50kVvGuUEbqArOw

An old friend returns with deep spiritual insights into demons and what they may be. Join us for a great conversation with Pastor Karl!

A small note is that this episode did approach the issue from a more Christian perspective (as Karl is a pastor). Listener discretion advised, especially for those of you with religious trauma. Here on M Quad we don't force anyone to believe what they disagree with, but we do encourage you to hear Karl out. He's a very open minded individual.

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We do a breakdown of myths and facts about the actual location of the crossing of the Red Sea in this episode, analyzing topics such as the Septuagent, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and terrain association. We then dive into exploring the "realm of the dead" (also known as Sheol) and what this concept meant to the ancient Hebrews via the Old Testament's teachings. Finally, we close out with some tangental alien talk!

Missing 411 Books: https://www.canammissing.com

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All Bible translations used are from biblegateway.com. Interlinear analysis is from biblehub.com.

In this episode we do a brief study of Satan, the Devil, and the Serpent as they appear in both the Old and New Testaments in the Bible. We also do some admin/housekeeping stuff for the podcast, so avid listeners will want to stick around for the whole show!

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Have you ever wondered: does your computer need an exorcism? Sometimes technology can act... wonky. And with leaps and bounds in AI and quantum computing technology over the last several decades... could it be possible for computers to be taken over by other entities? Find out on this episode where we have a quantum guest (Isaiah) transcend our traditional way of thought and lead us to question reality as we know it.

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In this episode of Musings on Mysteries and the Mythical Matrix, we dive into an intense conversation with our guest on the tangled web of UFOs and the occult. He shares his personal experiences encountering the occult and how these unsettling moments helped show him the connections between paranormal phenomena and dark spiritual forces. Through the lens of his Christian faith, he reveals how he has countered these experiences and offers insights on protection in facing the spiritual unknown. This is an eye-opening journey into the mysteries side of our show where UFO lore meets ancient supernatural realms.

Guest info:

billrudge.org

We brought back a guest from our quantum mothman excursions... join us as we have the one and only Dave Spinks on the show to talk UFOs, bigfoot, paranormal, and more!

Guest info

Website: https://www.davespinkspi.com/

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Finally discussing some highlights from the paranormal phenomenon at skinwalker ranch, and connecting the dots to other paranormal accounts, freaky, and bizarre observations. We also explored the topic of the "Valley of the Headless Men" as an afterthought! 

Tune in and hear our quantum thoughts.

Sources

Skinwalker Ranch: Kelleher, C., & Knapp, G. (2005). Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science confronts the unexplained at a remote ranch in Utah. Paraview Pocket Books. Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/428NNQ6

IR Article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-xbox-kinect-and-paranormal-investigation/  

Valley of the Headless Men:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF2fa2nY0oo https://vocal.media/geeks/the-valley-of-headless-men-6b10w02vh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDFMU8cUFRI&t=194s
https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/canada/experiences/news/the-haunting-history-of-this-canadian-national-park
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717#:~:text=David%20Horesay%2C%2060%2C%20and%20Frederick,kilometres%20away%20from%20the%20cabin
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/the-valley-of-headless-men-is-one-of-canada-s-creepiest-places/ar-BB1hscF1#:~:text=The%2520many%2520stories%2520from%2520Nahanni,headless%E2%80%9D%2520deaths%2520in%2520Nahanni%2520Valley  

Rafting in Headless Valley: https://www.oars.com/adventures/nahanni-river-rafting/?gad_source=2&gclid=CjwKCAjw9eO3BhBNEiwAoc0-jQ0C-okgJjcwL4ySd_APA-AMs_F9ilCgTnQn1Pleo5ixtvunO0fa9BoC51MQAvD_BwE

Mid Credits Music: At the Foot of the Sphinx by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/