TARTALO. 10th International Conference on Myth in the Arts (2026).

17-20 November 2026, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain)

Venue: Faculty of Arts, EHU (University of the Basque Country) / online

CALL FOR PAPERS

Myth, understood in its broadest sense, designates a form of narrative not bound to historical time, yet endowed with the capacity to reflect reality in universal and profound ways, as well as to embody essential truths about the human condition. In this respect, myth may be understood as a means of rendering visible, in symbolic and condensed form, the transcendent—that which is fundamental to both humanity and the cosmos. For this reason, since the earliest stages of history, human societies have produced myths that, in many cases, operate as metaphors for human nature itself: its fears, anxieties, and uncertainties, as well as its deepest desires and aspirations. Thus, articulated as narratives that may appear simple or even naïve, myths have persisted over time and have continually adapted to new contexts and circumstances, while preserving their cultural relevance and interpretative potency.

With this aim in mind, TARTALO. 10thInternational Conference on Myth in the Artsseeks to bring together scholars whose work explores myth across its diverse artistic expressions, spanning different historical periods and geographical settings, and approached from a wide variety of theoretical frameworks.
 

Accordingly, we invite the submission of proposals that examine myth within any of the following thematic areas:

• Myth, Poetics, and Rewriting
  Mythopoetics, the revision and evolution of myths and folklore, transtextual dialogues and the relationship between myth, genres, traditions, and aesthetic movements.
• Myth, Media and Artistic Practices
  Myth in the arts, sound, audiovisual media, and new forms of creation approached from aesthetic, formal, and transmedia perspectives.
• Myth, Translation and Cultural Circulation
  Myth within translation studies, intercultural transfer and the role of technologies in its adaptation and resignification.
• Myth, Identity, Body, and Society
  Myth and identity construction, gender studies and intersectionality, stereotypes, power, diversity, disability, accessibility, and the social uses of myth.
• Myth, the Fantastic, and Aesthetic Traditions
  The fantastic as an aesthetic and cultural category in dialogue with myth, its presence in the visual and literary arts, its relationship with gender and representation, and its articulation in traditions such as science fiction, the Gothic, and the legacy of the Inklings.

TARTALO. 10th International Conference on Myth in the Arts will take place in bimodal format (online and in person). Each presenter will be allotted 15 minutes for the presentation of their paper. The working languages of the conference will be English and Spanish.

Submission of Proposals

1. Members of the academic community are invited to submit paper proposals to TARTALO. 10th International Conference on Myth in the Arts. Proposals must include the author’s details (full name, institutional affiliation, and email address), an abstract of no more than 200 words, a brief biographical note (maximum 100 words) and should state if the presentation will be delivered online or in-person.

    

2. The abstract should clearly state the objectives, methodology or approach adopted, and the main results and/or conclusions, and should include up to five keywords.
    

3. All materials must be submitted in a file compatible with MS Word, using Times New Roman 12-point font, double spacing, and justified text.

    

4. Proposals must be submitted via the TARTALO platform by 8 May 2026 for evaluation by the Scientific Committee. Applicants will be notified of the decision by 5 June 2026. Upon acceptance, participants will be able to proceed with registration, which will be confirmed once the corresponding registration fee has been paid.

    

5. Accepted abstracts will be published in the fourth volume of the ISBN-registered series The Fantastic in the Arts.

Publication Opportunities

A selection of papers will be published in a journal operating under a Green Open Access model. This system guarantees free and immediate access to published contents while recognising and respecting authors’ copyright. Moreover, in line with the criteria established by ANECA, the Green Open Access model promotes the wide circulation of research through the possibility of depositing preprint and postprint versions in institutional or subject repositories, thereby contributing to increased visibility, academic impact, and traceability of publications.

For more information regarding the cfp, grants, awards..., please visit the following link: https://www.tartalogasteiz.com/en/congress 

Contact Information

Alicia Martínez-Martín (Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea)

Contact Emailamartinez385@ikasle.ehu.eus