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The Folklore of Witches’ Sabbaths: Secret Gatherings and Feared Rituals – Explore The Folk Beliefs And Historical Accounts (Often Fuelled By Fear And Persecution) Of Witches’ Sabbaths, Secret Gatherings Where Witches Were Said To Meet, Perform Rituals, Feast, Dance, And Worship The Devil, Contributing To The Terrifying Image Of Witches In European Folklore And Leading To Widespread Accusations And Trials.

The Folklore of Witches' Sabbaths: Secret Gatherings and Feared Rituals - A Lecture (Imagine a dimly lit lecture hall. A single spotlight illuminates a podium adorned with a slightly askew…
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Epicureanism: The Pursuit of Pleasure (Wisely) – Explore the Ancient Hellenistic Philosophy That Identifies Pleasure (Specifically, the Absence of Pain and Fear) As The Highest Good, Emphasizing Moderation, Friendship, And Philosophical Contemplation As The Keys To Achieving Lasting Happiness and Tranquility.

Epicureanism: The Pursuit of Pleasure (Wisely) 🍹🧠💡 (A Lecture on Achieving Chill Nirvana the Ancient Greek Way) Welcome, seekers of serenity! 👋 Are you tired of the rat race, the…
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Stoicism: Finding Serenity Through Virtue and Acceptance – Explore the Ancient Hellenistic Philosophy That Emphasizes Virtue, Reason, And Acceptance of What Is Beyond Our Control As The Path To Inner Peace And Resilience, Offering Practical Wisdom For Navigating Life’s Challenges And Finding Contentment Regardless Of Circumstances.

Stoicism: Finding Serenity Through Virtue and Acceptance (A Lecture Series: Level 1 - Finding Your Inner Gladiator) (✨ Disclaimer: No actual gladiatorial combat required. Unless you really want to. We're…
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Polynesian Mythology: Gods, Heroes, Voyages, And The Power Of The Ocean – Explore The Diverse Mythologies Of The Polynesian Islands (Including Hawai’i, New Zealand, Tahiti, And Samoa), Featuring Creation Stories (Often Involving Separation Of Sky And Earth), Powerful Deities (Like Tāne, Tangaroa, And Pele), Tales Of Culture Heroes Who Shaped The World (Like Māui), And Stories Of Epic Voyages And The Deep Connection Between The People And The Ocean, Reflecting Their Maritime Culture And Relationship With The Pacific.

Polynesian Mythology: A Lecture on Gods, Heroes, Voyages, and the Power of the Ocean 🌊 Kia ora, aloha, talofa lava, and welcome! Grab your metaphorical leis and settle in, because…
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Absurdism: The Conflict Between Meaning and Meaninglessness – Explore the Philosophical Concept (Associated with Camus) That Arises from the Conflict Between Humanity’s Innate Desire for Meaning and the Universe’s Apparent Meaninglessness, Examining How Individuals Can Confront This Absurdity and Rebel Against It.

Absurdism: The Conflict Between Meaning and Meaninglessness - A Lecture (Professor enters the stage, wearing a comically oversized academic gown and a perplexed expression. He trips slightly on the rug,…
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Australian Aboriginal Mythology: Dreamtime, Creation Ancestors, And The Shaping Of The World – Explore The Rich And Ancient Mythology Of Australian Aboriginal Peoples, Featuring The Dreamtime, A Sacred Era Of Creation, And The Journeys And Actions Of Ancestor Beings (Both Humanoid And Animal) Who Created The Landscape, Plants, Animals, And Laws Of The Land, Reflected In Stories, Art, And Rituals Passed Down Through Countless Generations, Emphasizing The Deep Connection Between People, Land, And Ancestral Beings.

Australian Aboriginal Mythology: Dreamtime, Creation Ancestors, And The Shaping Of The World - A Lecture (Professor wanders onto the stage, clutching a boomerang like a nervous security blanket. He's wearing…
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Nihilism: When Nothing Matters – Explore the Philosophical Stance That Denies the Existence of Objective Meaning, Purpose, Or Intrinsic Value, Examining Different Forms of Nihilism (Existential, Moral, Cosmic) And The Challenges It Poses To Finding Meaning And Motivation In Life.

Nihilism: When Nothing Matters (and Why That Might Be Okay ¯_(ツ)_/¯ ) (A Crash Course in Existential Dread with a Sprinkle of Sunshine) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today,…
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African Mythology: Creation, Deities, And The Importance Of Ancestor Worship – Explore The Diverse Mythologies Of The African Continent, Featuring Creation Stories (Often Involving A Supreme Being Or Primal Forces), Pantheons Of Deities Associated With Nature, Human Activities, And Cosmic Order, The Centrality Of Ancestor Worship And The Belief That Ancestors Continue To Influence The Lives Of The Living, And The Importance Of Oral Traditions In Transmitting These Stories Across Generations.

African Mythology: A Whirlwind Tour of Creation, Gods, and Grateful Ghosts! 🌍👻 (Lecture Begins - Grab Your Hats, We're Going on an Adventure!) Alright, buckle up, my fellow knowledge-seekers! Today,…
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Existentialism: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless World – Explore the 20th Century Philosophical Movement That Emphasizes Individual Existence, Freedom, And Choice, Grappling with the Idea That There is No Preordained Meaning to Life and That Individuals Must Create Their Own Meaning Through Their Actions and Decisions.

Existentialism: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless World 🤪 (Or, How to Stop Worrying and Love the Void) Welcome, my friends, to Existentialism 101! Grab a coffee (preferably black, because existentialists…
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Native American Mythology: Creation, Tricksters, and Deep Connection to the Land – Explore the Diverse Mythologies Of Indigenous Peoples Of North America, Featuring A Wide Array Of Creation Stories (From The Earth Diver To Emergence From Underground), Trickster Figures (Like Coyote, Raven, And Nanabozho), And Deep Connections To The Natural World, Animals, And Specific Landscapes, Reflecting Diverse Cultures And Their Spiritual Relationship With The Land.

Native American Mythology: Creation, Tricksters, and Deep Connection to the Land (A Journey Through Turtle Island's Soul) Welcome, everyone, to a whirlwind tour of Native American Mythology! Buckle up, because…