In the pantheon of ancient goddesses, Artemis remains one of the most complex and enduring figures. She traverses the margins of myth and history, sovereignty and service, wilderness and civilization. Her presence in the ancient world was vast, and her mythology and worship rich with complexity, spanning forests, cities, rivers, mountains, and thresholds. Daughter of Leto and Zeus, and twin sister of Apollo, Artemis emerges in Homeric literature as a huntress, roaming the mou

Image Source Theoi : Persephone, Triptolemus and Demeter, Athenian red-figure skyphos C5th B.C., British Museum Persephone as Underworld...

Myth Fest 2025 was a wonderful day of inspiration, creativity, and imagination as twelve artists shared their process of incorporating mythology into their craft.

The dolls suggested the energy of primordial archetypes. They were also provocative in other ways – they could trigger personal associations

Mythology drew me in because it speaks to something deep within us—something beyond time and culture. These stories aren’t just entertainmen

Many ISM members will already have some familiarity with the MSJ. It is still the only academic journal entirely dedicated to mythology–thou

Jung had a keen sense of  how exploring the soul can lead to unknown discoveries that provokes others. They fertilize our imaginal involveme

One of the many lessons of mythology is that change is how we adapt and survive. We, at ISM, always welcome feedback from the community and

The image catapulted me into the myth of the minotaur; a beast born from revenge, a princess (Ariadne) who sacrifices everything for a hero

McConnell’s vivid poem “Worm” brings alive an overlooked and vilified creature: the worm. Through tight, powerful words, the poem creates aw

The heroine invites us to let go of fear, blame, and right/wrong thinking. She invites us to believe that change can come into being easily

The depth of Hades II is reflected not only in its gameplay mechanics but also in its celebration of the ancient stories that have shaped ou

No myth related ideas are off the table for our blog. We will be excited to welcome poetry, flash fiction, creative non fiction, and art and

Sitting under a starry night sky warmed by a campfire and sharing tales that intertwine nature with a feeling of belonging has been replaced

The International Society of Mythology (ISM) is pleased to host a special session at the 2024 Mythologium Myth Conference with the Joseph...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The International Society of Mythology (ISM) Call for Proposals for Mythologium 2024: Myth and Creativity Columbia,...