In Metamorphoses, Ovid tells the tale of Actaeon, a young hunter whose fate is sealed by a single accidental glance. The story turns on fragile boundaries between mortal and divine, on the danger and power of the gaze, and on the rapid unravelling of identity through transformation. In this episode, Actaeon Transformation Reimagined: Metamorphosis of the Mind, we look beyond the surface of the myth to consider how knowledge reshapes what we perceive, how art reframes ancient stories, and how the act of seeing carries its own ethical weight. This reimagining invites us to think not only about Actaeon’s metamorphosis, but also about the transformations that unfold within us when we witness, interpret, and understand.

Building on my earlier discussion of authenticity through The Princess and the Pea, I now turn to Aesop’s fable The Apes and the Travellers. This narrative, grounded in the enduring voice of nature, illustrates the fragility of appearances when tested by changing circumstances. Aesop’s ancient wisdom underscores the distinction between performance and essence, inviting us to question how authenticity emerges—or collapses—under scrutiny.

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In this episode I narrate ‘The Princess and the Pea’ by Hans Christian Andersen. I reflect on what it means to be authentic and offer a meditation based on the fairy tale.

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