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Gilgamesh descending (8) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The portal through which all the others have passed – except ghostly Enkidu and forlorn Gilgamesh – shimmers and fades. My brother – his twin – fades… And he and I… and then only I am left alone in the … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Outrunning the sun

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“Can’t stop,” said I, dashing through the corridor. “I’ve got to paint celery…” “Can you help me with my skin?” “Sure. I’ll just grab the pins…” There were a number of puzzled looks, as if to say, ‘she’s finally lost … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: “Why is there such grief..?”

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Preparing the temple for the final ritual drama of the weekend is always bittersweet. It is the last stage of a journey that has been years in the making. This story, the tale of Gilgamesh, is older than any other … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Surfing the Web

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Saturday is always a heavy day, with three rituals and attendant prep sessions, as well as two explorations, led this time by Lorraine and Jan, both of whom are ordained ministers, but who follow rather different personal paths. You can … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Rebuilding the citadel

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Once more the fates move. Now, while Gilgamesh steps beyond himself, he and Enkidu, Life and Death, Man and Nature, become the portal that guards the Veil of the Beyond. Each offers their gifts as the Companions, one by one, … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Stepping beyond…

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

When Lord of the Deep was being written, decisions had to be made about which elements of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to include, which to leave out altogether and which to adapt to aid the flow of our story. … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: Getting under the skin…

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

In any drama, be it ritual or otherwise, there is a fine line over which you must hover as an ‘actor’. You are not your character. Lines and scenarios that make you look amazing or, alternatively, portray you as evil, … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (5) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues his dramatic experience as Gilgamesh at the Lord of the Deep workshop weekend: And now we must move swiftly, as the king’s heartbeat quickens with purpose. Again, he watches the Fate Dancers… and begins to see the depths … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Deep: True colours?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Gilgamesh and Enkidu journey into the wilderness; pursuing the king’s desire for personal glory, the two have left Uruk to seek out the ‘forest demon’, Humbaba. Gilgamesh has vowed to kill the demon and cut down the Great Trees of … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh descending (4) ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Steve continues his view of the Lord of the Deep weekend through the eyes of Gilgamesh: And as I watch Gilgamesh ascend towards the vast cliff-edge from which his life must fall, I wonder about the origin of the ‘play’ … Continue reading →

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