The Butterfly & The Soul: Psyche’s Eternal Flight

In ancient Greece, the word “psyche” (ψυχή) held two meanings—butterfly and soul. But why?

To the Greeks, butterflies were not just delicate creatures of the wind; they were the very essence of the human spirit, a symbol of transformation, endurance, and the journey beyond this world.

In this episode of Gleam of Butterflies, we unravel the myth of Psyche & Eros, a tale of love, loss, and transformation that mirrors the metamorphosis of a butterfly. We explore how butterflies have been seen as spirits of the dead across cultures—from Greece to the Celts to the Aztecs—and ask:

🦋 What does the butterfly teach us about the soul?

🦋 Why did the Greeks believe the soul took flight like a butterfly?

🦋 And what can Psyche’s myth reveal about the nature of change?

Join Adrian Adair, The King of Butterflies, as we step into myth, history, and poetic reflection, following the eternal flight of Psyche.