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Every myth is a reflection of society
About the Conference
The Conference on the Sociology of the Myths of the Beginnings of the World is an international platform for interdisciplinary dialog among scholars exploring the origins of creation myths through the lens of sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and philosophy. The aim of the conference is to understand how myths about the beginning of the world …
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Nov. 21 - Introduction to Myth and Society
09:00 – 10:00 – Registration of participants 10:00 – 11:00 – Opening of the conference Welcome speech by the organizers and key speakers. 11:00 – 12:30 – Session 1: Creation Myths and Social Structures Speakers: 12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch break 14:00 – 15:30 – Session 2: Myths and Power Speakers: 15:30 – 16:00 – …
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Nov. 22: Comparative Studies and the Philosophy of Myth
09:30 – 10:00 – Morning welcome and overview of the day’s program. 10:00 – 11:30 – Session 3: Myths and Philosophy. Speakers: 11:30 – 12:00 – Coffee break. 12:00 – 13:30 – Session 4: Comparative Analysis of Creation Myths. Speakers: 13:30 – 15:00 – Lunch break. 15:00 – 16:30 – Panel Discussions: Myth and Collective …
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Nov. 23: Practical Part & Conclusion
09:30 – 10:00 – Morning welcome and overview of the day’s program. 10:00 – 11:30 – Master Classes: Parsing myths in different cultures: 11:30 – 12:00 – Coffee Break. 12:00 – 13:30 – Session 5: Myths and Mass Culture. Speakers: 13:30 – 15:00 – Lunch break. 15:00 – 16:00 – Closing Session: Outcomes and Future …
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Prof. Jean-Paul MullerTopic: “Origin myths in antiquity: from the Greeks to the Romans”
A study of creation myths in ancient cultures, focusing on the ritual and social functions of these myths in ancient Greece and Rome.
Prof. Jean-Paul MullerTopic: “Origin myths in antiquity: from the Greeks to the Romans”
A study of creation myths in ancient cultures, focusing on the ritual and social functions of these myths in ancient Greece and Rome.
Dr. Maria WhetstoneTopic: “Social Structure and Creation Myths: The Case of Ancient Civilizations”
Analyze how creation myths influenced the social and political structures of various cultures, including ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Dr. Maria WhetstoneTopic: “Social Structure and Creation Myths: The Case of Ancient Civilizations”
Analyze how creation myths influenced the social and political structures of various cultures, including ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Dr. Steven HamiltonTopic: “Mythologies of Power: How Creation Myths Justify Political Systems”
Exploring the role of origin myths in consolidating political power, using examples from Japan, China, and other Asian cultures.
Dr. Steven HamiltonTopic: “Mythologies of Power: How Creation Myths Justify Political Systems”
Exploring the role of origin myths in consolidating political power, using examples from Japan, China, and other Asian cultures.
Prof. Emma HanssonTopic: “Myths and Law: How Myths of Origin Shape Social Norms”
Myths as fundamental elements in the formation of social norms and moral values in different cultures.
Prof. Emma HanssonTopic: “Myths and Law: How Myths of Origin Shape Social Norms”
Myths as fundamental elements in the formation of social norms and moral values in different cultures.
Prof. Luc BertrandTopic: “The Philosophical Foundations of Myths: from Plato to Hegel”
The study of philosophical interpretations of myths and their role in the formation of the Western philosophical tradition.
Prof. Luc BertrandTopic: “The Philosophical Foundations of Myths: from Plato to Hegel”
The study of philosophical interpretations of myths and their role in the formation of the Western philosophical tradition.
Dr. Mario ScottiTopic: “The Meaning of Myths and Philosophical Truth: Problems in Understanding Mythological Symbols”
A study of the philosophical value of myths and their symbolism in the context of Western and Eastern philosophy.
Dr. Mario ScottiTopic: “The Meaning of Myths and Philosophical Truth: Problems in Understanding Mythological Symbols”
A study of the philosophical value of myths and their symbolism in the context of Western and Eastern philosophy.
Prof. Cheryl BrownTopic: “Comparative Analysis of Origin Myths: Europe and the East”
Comparison of creation myths in Western and Eastern cultures, identifying key elements common to different traditions.
Prof. Cheryl BrownTopic: “Comparative Analysis of Origin Myths: Europe and the East”
Comparison of creation myths in Western and Eastern cultures, identifying key elements common to different traditions.
Dr. Serafina CostasTopic: “Myths of the Beginning in Religious Traditions: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam”
Analysis of myths about the creation of the world in the key world religions, their role in the formation of religious worldviews.
Dr. Serafina CostasTopic: “Myths of the Beginning in Religious Traditions: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam”
Analysis of myths about the creation of the world in the key world religions, their role in the formation of religious worldviews.
Dr. Patricia HartingTopic: “Myths as a social mirror: analyzing myths in postmodern society”
How myths about the beginning of the world are used in postmodern culture to reflect contemporary social and political realities.
Dr. Patricia HartingTopic: “Myths as a social mirror: analyzing myths in postmodern society”
How myths about the beginning of the world are used in postmodern culture to reflect contemporary social and political realities.
Traces of Myth in the Word
Here you will find collections of papers, abstracts and articles presented at the conference. Each text is a reflection of collective perceptions, cultural symbolism and social structures recorded in the myths of the creation of the world.
