Sign Up for Mythos' MythUS 2025 Summer School: Greek Edition This Summer
Summer School Invites Participants to Explore Mythology's Role in Human Experience
A summer school program, Mythos as MythUS 2025, invites individuals from various backgrounds to delve into the study of myths and narratives from ancient times to the present. Scheduled from June 23-30, the program focuses on mythology's capacity to provide communities in crisis a symbolic means to name, assess, and transcend their afflictions in times of transition and upheaval.
The summer school, held on the picturesque island of Naxos in Greece, is open to anyone with an interest in mythology, classical studies, literature, history, anthropology, and related fields. Attendees without specific academic backgrounds are also encouraged to participate, provided they are enthusiastic about understanding the role of myth in human experience.
The program consists of lectures, workshops, and online webinars, with a focus on three primary topics:
- Myth in Ancient Greek and Other Ancient Cultures
- Myth Responding to Dread, Disruption, Disaster
- Narrating in Modern and Contemporary Society
Prominent scholars in the fields of ethnology, classics, folklore, and classical archaeology will facilitate the program, including Camilla Asplund-Ingemark, Gail Cooper, William Hansen, Dominic Ingemark, Marianthi Kaplanoglou, George Katsadoros, Carl Lindahl, Licia Masoni, and Christos Zafiropoulis.
The summer school is under the aegis of The Hellenic Folklore Society and benefits from the support of the Mediterranean Studies Section. A certification will be provided to all participating students, detailing their courses, seminars, and teaching hours.
To learn more and register, interested parties may visit the official website. The organizers appreciate any feedback to correct any errors that may be found on the site.
In archaeology and study of cultures, myths play a significant role in understanding ancient civilizations, their values, beliefs, and fears. By examining myths from various cultures, such as Ancient Greek, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Norse, and Hindu societies, students gain insights into these societies' beliefs, values, and shared experiences. This summer school program offers a unique opportunity to explore myths and uncover their influence on human societies, both past and present.
In this Summer School program, participants can delve into the examination of myths and their impact on education and self-development, as they explore how mythology shapes societies, particularly in times of crisis and transition. The course's emphasis on lifelong learning extends beyond ancient civilizations, incorporating discussions on modern and contemporary narratives from ethnology, classics, folklore, and related fields.
