The Iliad - Empire of the Mind
Empire of the Mind explores The Iliad as a symbolic map of humanity’s evolving consciousness, while guiding participants in how to interpret myth as a path to insight—revealing the deeper meaning behind story, symbol, and the ancient wisdom they encode.
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An illustrated study guide, delivered in 6 parts
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What you will learn
- An overview of the full story of the Iliad
- The deeper symbolic meaning of this myth
- A method for interpreting Greek Myths
About this course
Empire of the Mind is a guided exploration of The Iliad as a mythic record of a profound shift in human consciousness. This course blends storytelling, psychological insight, and symbolic interpretation to reveal how Homer’s epic reflects the decline of an intuitive, prophetic worldview and the rise of egoic individuality and rationality.
The course is supported by a beautifully designed guidebook, introducing the main human and divine protagonists, and mapping the essential events leading up to, during, and following the action of The Iliad. It also includes a clear method for interpreting myth as a vehicle for timeless wisdom—transforming familiar stories into mirrors for personal insight.
Each section includes short quizzes to reinforce learning and promote deeper reflection. Students are encouraged to engage actively with the material, and opportunities for live sessions with the tutor offer a space for discussion and deeper exploration.
Whether you’re new to The Iliad or returning to it with fresh eyes, this course invites you to discover its enduring relevance—not just as a tale of war, but as a gateway into the evolving nature of the human mind and soul.
Course outline
Empire of the Mind explores The Iliad as a profound symbol of humanity’s shift from intuitive, prophetic consciousness to rational, egoic awareness—unfolding through myth, symbol, and story in a journey toward inner insight and cultural transformation.
Iliad: The Pre-Story I
Lessons include:
- The gift of the 'Trojan Horse'.
- The story of Peleus and how he captured (the heart of) a goddess.
- The Founding of Troy - City of Mud.
Iliad: The Pre-Story II
Lessons include:
- A baby, and apple of gold and a river of invincibility.
- The fateful choice of the foolish prince of Troy.
- Paris returns to the dismay of his sister Cassandra.
Iliad: The Main Characters
Meet the main characters of our story.
Homer's Iliad
The Iliad: a story heard through the ages.
Consciousness and the Iliad
Lessons include:
- We now start our exploration of the fuller meaning of the Iliad.
- In these next two videos, we stand back a little bit and consider a central theme of our exploration of the Iliad, consciousness.
- This video expands on the ideas we introduced and will introduce or curate some concepts that you may find helpful to understand the deeper strands of thought within the Iliad.
Interpreting the Iliad Mythos
Lessons include:
- We will show you in some detail how you can penetrate the symbology of individuals (gods and humans) in the Iliad (and Odyssey to follow).
- In this video, we will consider certain sequences in the story of the Iliad and see what that part of the tale may mean, taken as an episode or aspect of the whole story.
- In this video, we will begin to show how you can take your exploration of a myth like the Iliad deeper.
About your course guide
Murray Morison is a writer, psychotherapist, and long-time student of mythology. With a background in teaching psychology and examining sociology, he has authored textbooks in both fields, combining academic rigour with a deep interest in human meaning-making. He is also a published novelist, with two novels released and a third on the way—reflecting his lifelong fascination with story and symbol.
His professional work spans psychotherapy, communications, and personal development, where he has consulted widely in the corporate world, helping individuals and organisations discover clarity and direction. At the heart of his work is a passion for understanding the inner life and the transformative potential of insight.
For decades, he has explored myth not just as ancient story, but as a living language that encodes spiritual and psychological truths. His approach is integrative, respectful of scholarship, yet open to intuitive interpretation.
He now divides his time between London and Crete, where the echoes of the ancient world remain close at hand—an ideal setting for bringing the timeless relevance of Homer’s Iliad to life.
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