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PAST EVENTS

Explore highlights and insights from our past events, showcasing the rich discussions and transformative experiences of our mythological community.

  • ISM Presents: Mato Topa - Dr. Robert A. Ryan: "Lakota Creation Story: An  Oral Tradition"
    ISM Presents: Mato Topa - Dr. Robert A. Ryan: "Lakota Creation Story: An  Oral Tradition"
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    Tue, Sep 24
    Sep 24, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    It is said by my people, “We have always been Here”. We came from the place called today Wind Cave in the sacred He Sapa (Black Hills) of what is now known as South Dakota. Come hear Mato Topa - Dr. Robert A. Ryan discuss Lakota Creation Stories.
  • ISM's PNC Event: Hecate, Artemis and Selene
    ISM's PNC Event: Hecate, Artemis and Selene
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    Tue, Sep 10
    Sep 10, 2024, 8:30 PM – Sep 11, 2024, 10:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Join us in a night of discussion and exploration with ISM Co-Founder Selena Madden, who will facilitate a discussion on Hecate, Artemis, and Selene, unveiling their sacred roles as moon goddesses and avatars of the feminine lover.
  • ISM Presents Dr. Kwame Scruggs: "Transforming Lives Through Myth: The Simplicity of it All"
    ISM Presents Dr. Kwame Scruggs: "Transforming Lives Through Myth: The Simplicity of it All"
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    Tue, Aug 27
    Aug 27, 2024, 8:30 PM – Aug 28, 2024, 10:00 PM
    Zoom
    Life is simple, it is living our lives that is complicated. Through snippets of myths and quotes, we will uncover a pattern that inspires us to live our lives with zest. Dr. Scruggs will take us through the simple transformative power of myth.
  • ISM's PNC Event: Dungeons & Demigods
    ISM's PNC Event: Dungeons & Demigods
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    Tue, Aug 13
    Aug 13, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Join us on August 13 at 8:30 PM Eastern for a live D&D gameplay session featuring a brand-new mythology-focused character creation path, and experience the power of playing as a demigod!
  • ISM Presents Dr. John Bucher: "Beyoncé and the Mythology of Cowboy Carter"
    ISM Presents Dr. John Bucher: "Beyoncé and the Mythology of Cowboy Carter"
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    Tue, Jul 23
    Jul 23, 2024, 8:30 PM – Jul 24, 2024, 10:00 PM
    On Zoom
    This presentation will explore topics ranging from how Beyoncé deconstructs the mythos of the American West to how she cleverly made allies out of symbolic threshold guardians.
  • ISM's PNC Event:  Music and Myth
    ISM's PNC Event:  Music and Myth
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    Tue, Jul 09
    Jul 09, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virtual
    Special Guest Charlotte Moroz, a doctoral candidate in Mythological Studies, takes us on a journey of myth and music: “The gifts of listening in paperless singing: discovering mythic archetypes and narrative arcs in oral tradition music”
  • ISM Presents Dr. Craig Chalquist: "Mythopoetics of Enchantment: Fiction and Imagination for Lasting Change"
    ISM Presents Dr. Craig Chalquist: "Mythopoetics of Enchantment: Fiction and Imagination for Lasting Change"
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    Tue, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Explore how fiction shapes reality in our webinar on modern myth-making and enchantivism. Discover the power of storytelling for personal and collective transformation, and envision more desirable futures through imaginative fiction.
  • ISM's PNC Event:  Mythical Trivia
    ISM's PNC Event:  Mythical Trivia
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    Tue, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us for a night of mythical trivia and test your knowledge against fellow mythologists.
  • ISM Presents Dr. Jody Bower: “Possession - It's NOT what you think!”
    ISM Presents Dr. Jody Bower: “Possession - It's NOT what you think!”
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    Tue, May 21
    May 21, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Dr. Bower explores the physiological basis for trance states; how possession rituals meet the cultural, religious, and psychological needs of certain communities; and what the surprising implications are for our understanding of consciousness itself.
  • ISM's PNC Event: Mythos vs. Logos: Culture as Artifact of the State or Holistic Human Communitas.
    ISM's PNC Event: Mythos vs. Logos: Culture as Artifact of the State or Holistic Human Communitas.
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    Tue, May 07
    May 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    A night of myth-making and networking. Special guest Nathan Hogan will facilitate discussions around the military culture and mythology.
  • ISM Presents Dr. Glen Slater: Depth Psychology & Mythology in a Posthuman Age
    ISM Presents Dr. Glen Slater: Depth Psychology & Mythology in a Posthuman Age
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    Tue, Apr 23
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Explore the balance between humanity and technology with Glen Slater in our webinar on "Jung vs Borg: Finding the Deeply Human in a Posthuman Age." Gain insights into navigating our future while preserving our essence.
  • Profesional Networking & Conversation
    Profesional Networking & Conversation
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    Tue, Apr 09
    Apr 09, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    A night of myth-making and networking. The night will begin with a brief presentation from Jason D. Batt titled: "The Tapestry of Existence: A Mythological Reflection on Interconnectedness." The remainder of the night will be a discussion amongst attendees on the topic of community.
  • Dr. Christine Downing & Dr. Emily Lord-Kambitsch: "Ovid & the Other"
    Dr. Christine Downing & Dr. Emily Lord-Kambitsch: "Ovid & the Other"
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    Tue, Mar 19
    Mar 19, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    The focus of this session will be Ovid’s attention to interpersonal relationships, and relationships between human and other-than-human beings in the “unwalled”, boundless landscape of the locus amoenus.
  • Professional Networking & Conversation: Childhood Characters--Finding Our Myth in the Stories We Love
    Professional Networking & Conversation: Childhood Characters--Finding Our Myth in the Stories We Love
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    Tue, Mar 05
    Mar 05, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM MST
    Zoom
    ISM member Lydia Griffiths will facilitate conversations exploring how mythology and popular culture impact and shape our lives by examining stories, characters, and archetypal energies that resonate within each of us. Also, Jason Batt will provide an overview of the new website and member features
  • Dr. Maryam Sayyad speaking on "UFO as Myth and Reality"
    Dr. Maryam Sayyad speaking on "UFO as Myth and Reality"
    Tue, Feb 20
    Feb 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM MST
    Zoom Meeting
    Narratives of aerial crafts and creatures from beyond the veil of space/time are nothing new for lovers of mythology and folklore. We tend to consider them metaphors. This time, however, the so-called metaphor is detectable by military radar.
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