Tag Archives: Celtic mythology

Harvey and Donnie Darko: A Tale of Two Pookas or One

On imaginary rabbits, Celtic folklore, the ambiguity of madness, and why Donnie Darko might be the spiritual sequel to Harvey for All Saint’s Day. A brief follow-up piece to my whimsical article comparing Bulgakov’s Behemoth from Master & the Margarita, and Derpy Tiger from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. This article dedicated to my friend Lizzy and to Jess, who really did have her own Pooka.

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Myth of the West: The Myth of the Myth of the West – The Western Lands

This article delves into the concept of “The Western Lands” as an enduring myth across cultures and eras. Using William S. Burroughs’ The Western Lands as a springboard, it explores ancient mythologies, from Celtic voyages and Arthurian legends to Greek Elysium and Tolkien’s Undying Lands. Through these interpretations, the Western Lands emerge as symbols of humanity’s deepest longings for transcendence, ultimate peace, and the mysteries that lie beyond the known world.

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