Credo Quia Absurdum
The podcast that analyzes and interprets texts (and other pieces of media) from contemporary times and antiquity. Siblings Cat and Anna Jane love stories and love finding the absurdity in them (whether or not that absurdity was intended). Whether beautiful and poignant, creepy and atmospheric, utterly ridiculous, or some combination of the above, we delve deep into what some of our favorite works mean to us.
Credo Quia Absurdum
The Shadow: In which we explore the archetypal resonance of Jigglypuff
It's our season finale, and it's a doozy. We explore two texts: Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Shadow" and Ursula K. Le Guin's essay "The Child and the Shadow," which gives an analysis of the fairy tale. We also pull in many of the stories we've discussed this season, as well as our own experiences, in order to explore this fantastical, creepy, and fascinating archetype.
We will be taking a break for a few months to work on a brand new theme and topics, but stay tuned for our next season!
Find us on Instagram under the handle @cqapod
Email us at credo.quia.absurdum.podcast@gmail.com
Content warnings: mentions of suicide, depression, and eat disorders