Mythic Mediations: Ancient and Modern Interpretations of Greek Myths Nov 30, 2009
Mythic Mediations:Ancient and Modern Interpretations of Greek Myths
Following the successful outcome of a panel on theInterpretation and Influence of Greek Myths, we are seeking additional chaptercontributions in order to complete a book collection. This volume aims toinvestigate and foster new insights into Greek myths as portrayed in ancienttragedy, comedy, epic, or poetry as well as modern interpretations of mythologicalsources in all genres including novels, poems, films and/or dramatic works.
We are particularly interested in papers that explore thefollowing issues in relationship to Greek myths:
Gender and/or sexuality in myth
Myth and the representation of woman/women
Myth and ethnicity and/or identity
The violence of/in myth
Myth and psychoanalysis (Freudian, Jungian, etc.)
The sacred/sacrifice in myth
Deconstructionist interpretations of myth
Intercultural interpretations of myths
Myth and theatre/performance/
Myth in popular culture
Exile and myth
Utopia and myth
Proposals for papers need to contain the followinginformation:
Name
Affiliation
Email Address
Title of Paper
Brief abstract/summary of the paper (300 - 500 words)
A rough estimate of word count of paper, if known
Deadline for submission: Monday, November 30th.
Abstracts and inquiries should be addressed to:
Shelly Jansen
SUNY Binghamton