Tag Archives: epic poetry

Open Seminar – CAUTION: An Archetype!

Posted on 15 February 2024 by ὑποκείμενον

CENTRE FOR MYTH STUDIESUniversity of EssexOPEN SEMINAR CAUTION: An Archetype! Ethno-cultural myths as universal tools for self- and ‘enemy’-identity, social mobilization, and manipulation of the masses Dr Alexey KholodovOdessa University, Ukraine Thursday 29 February 20247.30 – 9.00 pm (GMT)Online All … Continue reading →

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Upcoming mythic events

Posted on 14 September 2022 by ὑποκείμενον

Some events this autumn involving members of the Centre for Myth Studies: Conference in Madrid Complutense University of Madrid hosts the seventh biennial International Conference on Myth Criticism. The theme for this year’s conference is “Myth: Theories of a Controversial … Continue reading →

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Myth Reading Group 8 December: Circe

Posted on 2 December 2021 by ὑποκείμενον

The Myth Reading Group meets on ‘Zoom’ on Wednesday 8 December, 5:30-6:30 pm (UK time). The link to join will be posted in the comments for this post. All are welcome. The Myth Reading Group is open to all who … Continue reading →

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Myth Reading Group 29 June: Homeric Athena

Posted on 22 June 2021 by ὑποκείμενον

The Myth Reading Group meets on ‘Zoom’ on Tuesday 29 June, 5:30-6:30 pm (UK time). The link to join will be posted in the comments for this post. All are welcome. For the final session in our series on Athena, … Continue reading →

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Myth Reading Group 16 December: Homer’s Odyssey

Posted on 12 December 2020 by ὑποκείμενον

The Myth Reading Group meets on ‘Zoom’ on Wednesday 16 December, 5:30-6:30 pm (UK time). The link to join can be found in the comments for this post. All are welcome. Continuing our topic of ‘Food’, we will look at … Continue reading →

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Infernal Roundtable

Posted on 15 March 2019 by ὑποκείμενον

Roundtable Session Animals and Mythical Creatures of the Underworld Myth Reading Group Thursday 21 March 2019 12.00 – 1.30 pm Room 5B.124 For our last session of the term we will hold a roundtable discussion on Underworld Animals and Creatures. … Continue reading →

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Thursday 12 November: The Monsters in Beowulf

Posted on 9 November 2015 by essexmyth

The significance of a myth is not easily to be pinned down on paper by analytical reasoning. It is at its best when it is presented by a poet who feels rather than makes explicit what its theme portends; who … Continue reading →

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