Media
Icons vs Porn | with Matt Fradd
Matt Fradd from Pints with Aquinas get to know each other and we discuss iconography, religious art, nudity, pornography and how Christianity has found solutions to these questions.
Jordan Peterson and the Stories We Live In.
I look at the effect of Jordan Peterson on culture, the similarities in our though as well as my differences with him regarding the importance of stories. Th…
The Future of Online Discussions on Meaning – with Paul VanderKlay
Paul Vanderklay and I discuss the future of online discussions on meaning, where we are going and how we can bear fruits in the real world.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as Modern Mythmaking
We look at the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and how it can show us a glimpse of how stories take up ma mythical space. This video was my December 2019 patron only video.
Being, intelligibility & God – with Guy Sengstock
Guy Sengstock is a thinker involved with John Vervaeke and the circling movement. We discuss the experience of the world, its intelligibility and how it points to God.
Articles
The Symbolic Structure of Movies – Conan the Barbarian (1986)
For all the works of cultured man Must fare and fade and fall. I am the Dark Barbarian That towers over all. Robert E. Howard, Collected Poems 452,...
The Symbolism of Hagiography
In my previous article (The Symbolism of St. Dionysius the Areopagite) I argued that the vita1 of...
Guénon and the Solidification of the World
If you’ve been following symbolism for a while, you’ve probably heard of René Guénon. While problematic in several respects, Guénon was extremely...
Hosting the Spirit of Christmas
While I’m writing this, we’re half-way through December and the Spirit of Christmas is at hand! But what is the Spirit of Christmas? What does it...
The Symbolism of the Burning Bush: a response to Matthew McConaughey
In this article, we will help our friend, Mr. McConaughey, understand the deeper meaning of the burning bush using the allegorical approach.
Have you Made a Deal with the Devil?
Have you made a deal with the Devil? Probably not. Let’s be honest, neither you nor I are likely powerful enough to warrant his attention. But that...
The Symbolism of St. Dionysius the Areopagite
The story of St. Dionysius has a deep symbolic resonance for those of us who are seeking to recover a more pre-modern or symbolic understanding of the world—particularly those of us who have been led by that quest into the bosom of traditional Christianity.
There is No Literal Meaning
This post is a transcript of a video published in September 2019. Thanks to Heather Lee for the transcription and JP Marceau for the edition. One of...
Choose a Category
Become a Patron!
Show your appreciation by pledging your support! Your monthly patronage allows us to continue to produce great content and stay engaged with our viewers.
Merch
Symbolism Happens - Long Sleeve Tee
Symbolism is the pattern of the world, so #symbolismhappens
$30.99
Symbolism Happens - Tote Bag
Symbolism is the pattern of the world, so #symbolismhappens
$19.99
Symbolism Happens - Unisex Zip Hoodie
Symbolism is the pattern of the world, so #symbolismhappens
$45.99
Symbolism Happens - All-over Print Unisex Tee
Symbolism is the pattern of the world, so #symbolismhappens
$33.99
Cosmic Mountain (Black) - Pullover Hoodie
This is an image of the structure of the Cosmos.
$42.99
Watch The Fools
The Jester and the King are fighting for the Crown.
$25.99
Red and Gold Tetramorph - Classic Tee
Tetramorph angel in red and gold.
$25.99
Symbolic World - Pullover Hoodie
More available styles and colors for a little piece of The Symbolic World.
$38.99
About
Jonathan Pageau
Professional Icon Carver
Jonathan Pageau is a professional artist, writer and public speaker, giving workshops and conferences all around North America. He teaches carving, speaks on art, but mostly explores symbolic structures that underlie our experience of the world.
Through his YouTube channel and podcast, The Symbolic World, he also furthers the conversation on symbolism, meaning and patterns in everything from movies, to icons, to social trends.
Articles on the The Symbolic World are contributed by several writers engaged with Jonathan in the exploration of Symbolism across all fields.
To see the Jonathan’s art, please visit his carving website, his Patreon Art page or follow him on social media.
- The Church’s received hagiography of a saint.[↩]