339: True Names

<p dir="ltr">What’s in a name? Well, it turns out, a whole lot! We dive into the religious and folkloric origins of the True Name, the fantasy works it inspired, and how names are just as powerful now as they were in the dawn of humanity. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, animal attacks, racism, slavery, and religious persecution.  </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Housekeeping</p> <p dir="ltr">- Links: Read more about names in Judaism <a href= "https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rwest/wikispeedia/wpcd/wp/n/Names_of_God_in_Judaism.htm#:~:text=According%20to%20Jewish%20tradition%2C%20the,Ehyeh%2C%20Shaddai%2C%20and%20Tzevaot."> here</a>, <a href= "https://jewitches.com/blogs/blog/hebrew-names-an-introductory-guide?_pos=1&_sid=7beb3b807&_ss=r"> here</a>, and <a href= "https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ask-the-expert-conversion-lineage/"> here</a>!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/822/9780062642967">The Queen’s Thief series</a> by Megan Whalen Turner</p> <p dir="ltr">- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at <a href= "http://spiritspodcast.com/books">spiritspodcast.com/books</a></p> <p dir="ltr">- Call to Action: Listen to <a href= "http://tmaipod.com">Tell Me About It</a> today!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sponsors</p> <p dir="ltr">- <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/spirits">BetterHelp</a> is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/spirits">betterhelp.com/spirits</a></p> <p dir="ltr">- <a href= "https://jayacunzo.com/unthinkable-podcast">Unthinkable</a> with Jay Acunzo, available in your podcast app now or at <a href= "https://jayacunzo.com/unthinkable-podcast">jayacunzo.com/unthinkable-podcast</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Find Us Online</p> <p dir="ltr">If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast