Hero and Saint - Mapping the Cultural Genome

Explore the notion of Mystery—the tension between meaning and absurdity—as the fundamental condition of human existence. Deepen your encounter with the Hero and the Saint as human archetypes using the metaphor of the genome, as the two figures represent identity traits that can be passed on across time and cultures.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2009
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created January 2, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified January 2, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu