NOVEMBER 8-10, 2024 | Online
6th annual Mythologium conference
Registration is Now Open!
This year’s theme is Myth and Creativity.
Mythology and creativity intertwine with psychology, storytelling, imagination, technology, and innovation. ISM invites mythologists to join us at Mythologium 2024 to tap into these elements and highlight insights from mythological stories and creativity that provide new perspectives on contemporary psycho-social and environmental issues.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mythologist, Writer
Devdutt Pattanaik
DEVDUTT PATTANAIK writes on mythology, the study of cultural truths revealed through stories, symbols and rituals. He lectures on the relevance of both Indian and Western myths in modern life.He has authored and illustrated over 50 books, including Myth - Mithya, Jaya, Pilgrim Nation. Known for his TED talk and his TV shows such as Devlok and Business Sutra, he is a regular columnist for reputed newspapers like Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar.
A medical doctor by training, he spent 15 years working in the pharma and healthcare industry. However, his study on the cultural impact of mythology began three decades ago.
Storyteller, Scholar of Mythology
Michael Meade
MICHAEL MEADE, D.H.L., is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. He has an unusual ability to distill and synthesize these disciplines, tapping into ancestral sources of wisdom and connecting them to the stories we are living today.
He is the author of Awakening the Soul, The Genius Myth, Fate and Destiny, Why the World Doesn't End, The Water of Life; editor, with James Hillman and Robert Bly, of Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart; and the creator of the Living Myth Podcast.
REGISTRATION
Student Pricing: $100
ISM Professional/Student Membership Discount:
50% off
ISM Professional Registration: $90
ISM Student Registration: $50
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All panels and presentations will be recorded. Registered attendees will have access to recordings after the Mythologium concludes.
PANELS & Sessions
1
Panel:
Fates and Graces Myth Lit Webinars
Reading and writing are vital to working in the field of mythological studies. But it’s all too easy for these necessary nutrients to fall off the to-do list. The Fates and Graces team started Myth Lit webinars to celebrate the field of mythological literature and elevate books back to the top of the list where they belong. Join Stephanie Zajchowski and Joanna Gardner from the Fates and Graces for this one-hour conversation with a pantheon of mythic authors—Jody Bower, Dennis Slattery, Patrick Mahaffey, and Arthur George—to discuss their books and their creative process.
2
Panel:
Mythic Careers and Marketing for Mythologists
“What are you going to do with that degree?”
Unlike some fields, mythology has no one career path to follow. So the challenge and the opportunity is to create a career suited to you and your unique interests and skills. Then, you’ll quite likely need to market yourself and your work to a wider audience. Basic marketing skills can help people find you, the way the animals and trees found Orpheus. Join the Fates and Graces for this session about the fundamentals of career architecture for mythologists as well as key marketing tips and tricks. We’ll have time for Q&A, so bring your questions!
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Special Session: Joseph Campbell Foundation
The International Society of Mythology (ISM) is pleased to host a special session at the 2024 Mythologium Myth Conference with the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Called “Sharing the Power of Mythic Writing: An Interactive Introduction,” this 1-hour presentation will cover tools and techniques for teaching students and clients how to connect their writing and their lives to the mythological world. Stay tuned for more details about this transformative session.”
CONFERENCE TRACK PANELS
& MYTH FLIX SUBJECTS
The following is a full list of track subjects for both the Track Panels and Myth Flix, in theme with Myth and Creativity:
Animals, Plants, Nature, Ecology
Mythologies across cultures and time emphasize the importance of nature, animals, plants and the earth to our soul, purpose, and the divine. In our modern world as we encounter more isolation and an epidemic of loneliness despite increased ways of connecting, how can myths about animals, nature, plants and the planet bring us back to soul, purpose, and community?
Possible Topics (Suggested but not limited to these):
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Mythic Earth: Tales of Flora, Fauna, and the Elemental
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Nature’s Lore: Ecological Myths and the Voices of the Wild
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Sacred Canopy: Mythologies of Green Spaces and Animal Guides
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At the end of the 2023 Mythologium, founders Joanna Gardner and Stephanie Z—known as the F&G—officially passed the stewardship of the conference to ISM. We are honored to continue the tradition of creating space for professionals in mythology and are committed to advancing the F&G legacy of passion for connection, community, and curiosity as we work to support one another in the vibrant field. Thank you to Dr. Gardner and Dr. Z for their vision, generosity, kindness, and support.
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