MYTHS IN THE ANCIENT AND MODERN WORLD
Possible themes include, but are not limited to:
Philosophy
- Natural philosophy and mythopoeic thought
- Mythology and tragedy in the ancient world
- Mythos, philosophy and religion
- Contemporary philosophical views about myths
Sociology and Political Science
- The impact of myths on everyday life
- Myths and the sociology of space
- Myths as a means of social control
- The use of myths in the construction of nation-states
Anthropology
- Myths and symbols
- Anatolian folk cultures and myths
- The rituals of passage: death, birth and marriage
- The difference between myths and superstitions
Psychology
- Mythology and symbolism
- Totem and taboo
- Fear, anxiety and myths
- Myths and gender
Literature
- Mythology and modern literature
- Myths, folk tales and legends
- World literature
- Mythology and literary criticism
Archaeology and History
- The role and function of myths in the ancient world
- Politics and mythology in the ancient world
- Mythology and cultural history
- Greek and Roman Myths
Art History and Fine Arts
- Mythology and iconography
- Neoplatonist Tradition
- Renaissance Art and Mythology
- The importance of myths for art education
*Other:
Abstracts on the subjects that are not covered in the above-mentioned topics will be admitted for review on the condition that they are related to the main theme “mythology” or the subtheme “myths in the ancient and modern world”.