The First Worldwide Meme Chaos Dragon E2

Published: Aug. 7, 2023, 7 a.m.

b'When we read the word \\u201cmyth,\\u201d often what comes to mind is a fictional story. However, a myth is a way of exploring universal concerns of human existence, using symbols for things we may or may not have words to describe. The dragon is one such myth\\u2014a symbol humans have used for millennia to talk about chaos and death. Some might say it was one of the first worldwide memes. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss ancient Near Eastern literature about dragons.'