# Ep. 220: Anubis, Egyptian God of Death—With Charlie Larson Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665/ep-220-anubis-egyptian-god-of-death-with-charlie-larson Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665/ep-220-anubis-egyptian-god-of-death-with-charlie-larson.md Podcast: [Ultraculture With Jason Louv](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665) Published: 2024-10-07T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcast.magick.me/episode/220 Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/https://audio.magick.me/ep_220.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665/episodes/ep-220-anubis-egyptian-god-of-death-with-charlie-larson Duration seconds: 5125 ## Resource In this extensive interview, Jason speaks with Charlie Larson, a teacher, writer, and a practicing pagan and witch, who delves into the themes of personal transformation and the role of deities in modern spirituality. Charlie opens up about their lifelong passion for writing, which has served as an outlet for self-expression through both his childhood struggles and adult experiences. Their journey in language began during a challenging childhood, leading to academic pursuits in linguistics and a career in teaching English as a second language. This foundation laid the groundwork for Charlie's recent project: a book focused on the deity Anubis. Charlie provides a robust overview of Anubis, the Egyptian god often associated with death but whose role encompasses greater complexities. Initially conceived as the god of the dead, Anubis's character evolved over time, especially with the rise of Osiris, leading to a nuanced view of his responsibilities, which include embalming and the weighing of hearts—a pivotal aspect of ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the afterlife. Charlie explores theories on Anubis's origins and discusses how these deities were intertwined with the cultural fabric of ancient Egypt, providing context to their relevance in modern spiritual practices. The conversation shifts to the intersection of mythology and personal experience. Charlie describes their unique perspective on Anubis as a guide for navigating personal struggles, particularly during periods of difficulty and transformation. They encourage listeners to view deities like Anubis not merely as ancient figures but as living entities that maintain relevance in contemporary spirituality. This perspective recognizes the ongoing evolution of religious practices and the importance of adapting an… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665/episodes/ep-220-anubis-egyptian-god-of-death-with-charlie-larson/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultraculture-with-jason-louv-174665/ep-220-anubis-egyptian-god-of-death-with-charlie-larson.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.