Myth and Healing
The 2021 Mythologium explored the theme of Myth and Healing from many viewpoints, from the foundations of the field to contemporary issues in myth.
We had 2 and 1/2 days of presentations from 50 mythologists on 18 different panels, along with a keynote speech by Dr. Dennis Patrick Slattery. Panel topics ranged from Mythic Healers to Healing Tales of Wonder, Healing Psyche and Soma, and many, many more.
F R I D A Y , J U L Y 3 0
All times are Pacific Standard Time.
9:00 – 9:20 AM Fates & Graces Welcome
9:20 – 10:40 The Myth of the Body and the Body of Myth
A conversation with guests from the Joseph Campbell Foundation: Dr. Renda Madrigal, Dr. Bradley Olson, and Robert Walter
10:40 – 10:50 Writing Reflection
10:50 – 11:00 Stretch & Refresh Break
11:00 – 12:00 Myth Makers Panel
Jamie Figueroa and Raïna Manuel-Paris will share selections from their writing, as well as reflections on myth, healing, and their creative process.
12:00 – 1:00 PM Midday Meal Break
1:00 – 1:20 Fates & Graces Welcome Back
1:20 – 2:40 Parallel Panel Sessions, Part 1
Track A: Mythic Healers Dr. Katherine J. Bailes, Arthur George, and Dr. Edward Smink
Track B: Healing Tales of Wonder Dr. Drew Smith, Dr. Colleen Salomon, and Dr. Nicole K. Miller
Track C: Healing Psyche and Soma Sara Lovett, Gabriel Keczan, and Selena Madden
2:40 – 3:00 Stretch & Refresh Break
3:00 – 4:20 Parallel Panel Sessions, Part 2
Track A: Healing through Myth, Music, and Dance Gelareh Khoie, Chanti Tacoronte-Perez, and Dr. John Bonaduce
Track B: Healing Pathways Lucy Smith, Pegi Eyers, and Rev. Pamela Dawn Hancock
Track C: Animals and Archetypes Bernie Taylor, Quan Dieu (Dante) Luong, and Rodrigo Ruiz
4:25 – 5:00 Fates & Graces Closing
S A T U R D A Y , J U L Y 3 1
All times are Pacific Standard Time.
9:00 – 9:10 AM Fates & Graces Welcome
9:10 – 10:30 Confronting Colonialism and White Supremacy in Myth
A special panel sponsored by the Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association featuring Dr. Rosalie Nell Bouck, Sea Gabriel, and Dr. Brandon Williamscraig
10:30 – 10:40 Stretch & Refresh Break
10:40 – 12:00 Myth and Restoring Ecological Consciousness
A special panel sponsored by iRewild featuring Kayden Baker-McInnis, Dr. Craig Chalquist, and Jennifer Degnan Smith
12:00 – 1:00 PM Midday Meal Break
1:00 – 1:10 Fates & Graces Welcome Back
1:10 – 2:30 Parallel Panel Sessions, Part 3
Track A: Celtic Myths of Healing Dr. Nicola Tannion, Lucy Dolan, and Fee Mozeley
Track B: Healing the Pro-Creative Soul Dr. Jody Bower, Annalisa Derr, and Dr. Darlene “Maggie” Dowdy
2:30 – 2:40 Stretch & Refresh Break
2:40 – 4:00 Parallel Panel Sessions, Part 4
Track A: Healing in Science Fiction and Fantasy Dr. Julie Hugonny, Dr. Margaret Mendenhall, and Dr. Olivia Happel-Block
Track B: Personal Myths of Rewilding Rosalyn Fay, Jennifer L. Kautz, and Dr. Leon Aliski
4:00 – 5:00 Keynote Speech
Healing into Wholeness: Healing as Myth and Method Dr. Dennis Patrick Slattery
5:00 – 6:00 Storytellers Happy Hour!
S U N D A Y , A U G U S T 1
All times are Pacific Standard Time.
9:00 – 9:15 Fates & Graces Welcome
9:15 – 10:15 Parallel Panel Sessions, Part 5
Track A: Imagining New Myths of Healing Dr. Kathryn Makeyev and Dr. Andrea Slominski
Track B: Trickster Healing in the Business World Patricia von Papstein and Kristina Dryža
Track C: The Healing Journey and Return Dr. Will Linn and Andre (AJ) Fleuridas
10:15 – 10:25 Stretch & Refresh Break
10:25 – 11:25 Final Panel
Myth and Cultural Healing Jennie Wiley and Dr. Karin Zirk
11:25 – 11:35 Writing Reflection
11:35 – 12:00 Fates & Graces Farewell
