Summary: The injunction to "Know Thyself" has a long and storied history. Older than you know. In this introductory episode, we track its origins and significance in myth and history, from the Pythia at Delphi to the Inner Temple at Thebes of the Thousand Gates. Giant snakes, dolphin gods, triangulating eagles, hidden messages, the belly button of earth, and the most powerful woman in the ancient world. What more could you ask for?
