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Mythcon 20 - Mythic Elements In Fantasy, The Mythopoeic Society

Mythcon Programs

The Mythopoeic Conferences - sometimes called "Mythcons" in short - are a unique blend of many creative and intellectual elements, where scholars, fans, and those who just like the literature, come together for both relaxing and stimulating exchange.

Tales Newly Told, Alexei Kondratiev

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Edgerton, Teresa. Child of Saturn.

J.R.R. Tolkien And The Journey North, Marjorie J. Burns

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Analyzes the symbolic importance of directions in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Notes the pervasive Nordic influence in particular, especially in the similar symbolic attributes of North and East.

Innocence And Experience And The Imagination In The World Of Peter Beagle, John Pennington

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

A detailed study of Beagle’s The Last Unicorn, analyzing in particular its metafictional techniques. Notes the Blakean synthesis of opposites achieved by Beagle.

J.M. Barrie And The Du Mauriers, Rebecca A. Carey

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Notes the influence of several members of the Du Maurier family on the writings of J.M. Barrie—particularly on Peter Pan.

An Inklings Bibliography (35), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond, Pat Allen Hargis

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

For entries 34–41 in this series, Hammond reviews Tolkien titles, Christopher reviews the Lewis material, and Hargis reviews Williams and the other Inklings.

Quenti Lambardillion, Paul Nolan Hyde

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Considers the declension of nouns in Quenya.

Taking Stock And Going Forward, Glen H. Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

Letters, Mary V. Borhek, Paul Nolan Hyde, Darrell Schweitzer, Mary M. Stolzenbach, Kathryn Lindskoog

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

Lost Tales Of Narnia, Joe R. Christopher

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

The Ouroboros Principle: Time And Love In Zimiamvia, Verlyn Fleiger

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Analyzes the theme of return in A Fish Dinner in Memison, noting its “haunting pattern of I and simultaneity.” Concentrates on the interrelationships of the male/female pairs on Earth and Zimiamvia.

All The World A Druid's Dream, T. Winter-Damon

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

Reviews, Wayne G. Hammond, Nancy-Lou Patterson, John D. Rateliff

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One. J.R.R. Tolkien. Reviewed by Wayne G. Hammond.

The Taste of the Pineapple: Essays on C.S. Lewis as Reader, Critic, and Imaginative Writer. Bruce L. Edwards, ed. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The C.S. Lewis Hoax. Kathryn Lindskoog. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The C.S. Lewis Hoax. Kathryn Lindskoog. Reviewed by John D. Rateliff.

The Hobbit. J.R.R. Tolkien. Reviewed by Wayne G. Hammond.

La Belle Dame Sans Merci: Cultural Criticism And The Mythopoeic Imagination In George Macdonald's Lilith, Kath Filmer

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Examines MacDonald’s critique of capitalism in Lilith as well as its spiritual and psychological elements—especially the theme of dying-to-self.

Joseph Campbell: Mythologist, Robert Hauptman

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

An appreciation of Joseph Campbell and his significance to the study of mythology.

Golden Chains Of Coincidence: A C.S. Lewis Puzzle Solved And Mystery To Ponder, Kathryn Lindskoog

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Gives biographical background on the early 20th century evangelist Sundar Singh. Speculates that Singh, well-known in Lewis’s time, is the model for the Sura mentioned in That Hideous Strength.

"A Myth For Angle-Land": J.R.R. Tolkien And Creative Mythology, Sarah Beach

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Examines Tolkien’s desire to create “a mythology for England,” particularly as distinct from Britain. Traces the evolution of the connections between Tolkien’s mythology and Primary World counterparts.

Sky-Toy, Elizabeth Hillman

The Mythic Circle

Brilliant spiders waltz and whirl Behind the sky-bowl, Spinning the delicate wheels To keep our toy-universe in order

Horse And Rider, John Grey

The Mythic Circle

l‘d rather ride a white horse through the heavens than be cramped in this rocket ship.

Carn Cabal, Owen R. Neill

The Mythic Circle

Beast of wonders, hunter of myth, companion of the Lord Artorius swift as light to pursue the wild boar among the forest glades of Buelt.

Swan Song / Finality / She Of The Lake, John Grey, Elizabeth Hillman, Ann K. Schwader

The Mythic Circle

Swan Song: From this window, bronzed by the swollen eye of the sun, I hear the cry of swans Finality: At dusk, the night-raven came, Perched on the chimney and croaked, Echoing, oppressive She of the Lake: The healing touch of water quenches fire In man and sword alike: a cooling death Comes welcome after warring and desire

Editorial, Lynn Maudlin, Christine Lowentrout

The Mythic Circle

There are lots of things going on in this world and, in the scheme of things, The Mythic Circle is a very small piece indeed. Still, it consumes more of Ye Olde Edytors’ effort and energy than you might imagine. Just about the same time that I found myself wondering, "why are we doing this, anyway?" while we struggled with overloaded schedules and my temporarily bi-coastal lifestyle (back in Altadena now) -- I’d started talking to Christine about whether we should hang up the gloves and climb out of the ring before we’re punch-drunk- the Mythopoeic Society’s members questionnaire started …

Predictions, John Grey

The Mythic Circle

Light pokes through the sculptured lions atop the battlements,

Journeyqueen Of Cups, Ann K. Schwader

The Mythic Circle

Against the road’s long dust, she offers Fire & water both: alchemical tempering of the heart.

Letters Of Comment, Ron Blizzard, Nancy Martsch, Angelee Sailer Anderson, Frances Garland, Lawrence Schimel, Joe Christopher, Gwenyth E. Hood, Alex Mcgilvery, Charles Rampp, Pat Reynolds, Mary-Edith Bridges

The Mythic Circle

Letters from readers in The Mythic Circle #8

Love For Emily, John Patrick Wall

The Mythic Circle

I have never actually met my cousin Emily, even though I have known her all of my life. We've talked on the phone often enough, and I keep up a lively correspondence with her.

Temple Of Bougledesh, Tom Raley

The Mythic Circle

The streets of the city were packed with people, all of whom seemed to be hurriedly going nowhere.

While Others Dream / After Violence / Estranged, Dwight E. Humphries

The Mythic Circle

While Others Dream: Awake while others dream I cast dusty eyes Over my heart’s ruins. After Violence: Blood will not be erased; Though streets foam With a muddy flood Stains nothing can Wash away remain Estranged: I am isolate, Estranged from all I see Though I am its master.

Interview With P.C. Hodgell, P. C. Hodgell, Mythic Circle Writers' Roundtable

The Mythic Circle

P.C. Hodgell, author of God Stalk and Dark of the Moon, was one of the many authors who attended Mythcon XIX in Berkeley last summer. She was good enough to meet with the Mythic Circle writers' roundtable and share some of her experiences with us. The following is transcribed from a low-quality tape; when it was possible to recognize a speaker’s voice I have identified them - others are noted as "ct." Hope you enjoy it.

The Gift Of Sibyl, Owen R. Neill

The Mythic Circle

In a Grecian jar carved holy by Apollo the voice of Sibyl cries to all who ask,