Mythologium 2021 Program

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.


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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


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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!


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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