🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon Philosopher and author, Dr. Timothy Owen Desmond, Ph.D returns! Video Version here 👈 **New Sponsor: Ollie dog food! Get your pup a personalized, all-natural meal plan! Use code THIRDEYEDROPS to get 60% off your first box of meals**  In this brain-melting transmission, we highlight the surprising connections between two ancient classics: Plato's Republic and Euripides' Bacchae. Desmond believes he's uncovered hidden esoteric teachings that unite the two works, which have profound implications for the nature of reality. Desmond also posits that Nietzsche hinted at these teachings in his celebrated work, The Birth of Tragedy.  Chart of relationships between Bacchae and Republic  🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify  👁Watch and Subscribe on Youtube 🌀 Website           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices