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"We want to tell a storyor hear a story.We are all storytellers . . .everything around us is a story—everything that we hear,see or remember stemsfrom either perceptionor imagination."

—DEVDUTT PATTANAIK, CULTURE

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  • ISM Presents: Batman/Dionysus, Apollo/Superman: Nietzsche's Dichotomy in Modern Media
    ISM Presents: Batman/Dionysus, Apollo/Superman: Nietzsche's Dichotomy in Modern Media
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    ISM Presents: Batman/Dionysus, Apollo/Superman: Nietzsche's Dichotomy in Modern Media
    Tue, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Virtual
    Dec 10, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    Virtual
    The archetypal origins of Batman and Superman—along with the allies, villains, and fictional locations which fill their mythological worlds—can be recognizably traced to the two gods of art in the Ancient Greek pantheon: Dionysus and Apollo.
  • ISM: Profesional Networking & Conversation Holiday Edition
    ISM: Profesional Networking & Conversation Holiday Edition
    ISM: Profesional Networking & Conversation Holiday Edition
    Tue, Dec 17
    Dec 17, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Dec 17, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    A Night of Myth-Making, Networking, and Merrymaking! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate ISM's incredible year, recognize the achievements of our members and colleagues, and dive into the fascinating world of myth. Open to both ISM members and non-members alike.
  • ISM's Profesional Networking & Conversation
    ISM's Profesional Networking & Conversation
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    ISM's Profesional Networking & Conversation
    Tue, Jan 14
    Jan 14, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virutal
    Jan 14, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virutal
    Join us for an exclusive evening of myth, networking, and community building. Connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and strengthen the bonds of our vibrant mythological community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage, collaborate, and grow—together.
  • ISM Presents Gail Nyoka: Origin Stories From Ghana’s Volta Region
    ISM Presents Gail Nyoka: Origin Stories From Ghana’s Volta Region
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    ISM Presents Gail Nyoka: Origin Stories From Ghana’s Volta Region
    Tue, Jan 28
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Jan 28, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Writer, playwright, and oral storyteller Gail Nyoka explores Ghana’s Volta Region, the traditional stories of the Ewe people, and the influence of British colonization.
  • ISM Presents Michael Bazzett. The Popol Vuh: Echos, Resonances and Relationships with the Land
    ISM Presents Michael Bazzett. The Popol Vuh: Echos, Resonances and Relationships with the Land
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    ISM Presents Michael Bazzett. The Popol Vuh: Echos, Resonances and Relationships with the Land
    Tue, Feb 25
    Feb 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Feb 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    The Popol Vuh, how it echoes/contrasts with other mythic texts, and what relevance it has to offer us today, given our somewhat impoverished relationship with the land around us.
  • ISM Presents Dr. Joan M. Cichon: The Uses of Mythology in Understanding Ancient Cultures
    ISM Presents Dr. Joan M. Cichon: The Uses of Mythology in Understanding Ancient Cultures
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    ISM Presents Dr. Joan M. Cichon: The Uses of Mythology in Understanding Ancient Cultures
    Tue, Mar 25
    Mar 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Mar 25, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    The Uses of Mythology in Understanding Ancient Cultures: Archaeomythology and Bronze Age Crete.
  • ISM Presents: Dr. Moyia McTier
    ISM Presents: Dr. Moyia McTier
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    ISM Presents: Dr. Moyia McTier
    Tue, May 20
    May 20, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    May 20, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Explore Myth and the Universe with Dr. Moyia McTier: Astrophysicist | Folklorist | Science Communicator

THE FOCUS & PURPOSE OF ISM

The International Society of Mythology (ISM) promotes, fosters, and encourages a robust understanding of mythology from various cultures. We facilitate dialogue, scholarly research, and disseminating knowledge about mythological studies and push the boundaries of our collective understanding of mythology and its impact on human civilization.

The International Society of Mythology (ISM) ignites a global passion for understanding our shared cultural heritage, uniting professionals and students in exploring the profound impact of mythology on human civilization and driving groundbreaking research to decode the universal language of our ancestors’ narratives.

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The International Society of Mythology (ISM) exists to promote, foster and encourage a robust understanding of mythology from various cultures around the world. We facilitate dialogue, scholarly research, and the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to mythological studies. Our purpose is to create a community where professionals, students, and enthusiasts can engage with each other in meaningful discussions, share research findings, and continually push the boundaries of our collective understanding of mythology and its profound impact on human civilization.

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