The Alchemical Wizard of Oz – Timothy J. Ryan

”The Alchemical Wizard of Oz” by Timothy J. Ryan, from the “Art” issue of the Rosicrucian Digest.

In this podcast, Timothy Ryan explores a more mystical interpretation of L. Frank Baum’s classic book The Wizard of Oz, turning Dorothy’s adventures into an allegory for the mystic’s journey, utilizing traditional alchemical symbols and operations as Dorothy embarks on a quest toward reintegration and the discovery of the Philosopher’s Stone.

Running Time: 38:22

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