The culture wars are alive and well. We see it on the news, on social media, and in our own communities. Civil discourse has disappeared and been replaced by beliefs so divergent that they all can’t be true. Under the screaming and yelling, myths are working on us. Beliefs so Read more
Earlier this year I was interviewed by the amazing women of the Fates and Graces Mythologium for their newly launched Mythologica newsletter, that you can subscribe to for free. The Mythologium is a … conference and retreat for mythologists and mythophiles. Scholars of mythology present their work and spark inspiration Read more
This year I will be leading a community of mythologists in a conversation on decolonizing mythology. Abstract of my presentation Often times as mythologists, a narrative or an image enchants us and we forget that mythic artifacts do not exist in isolation but are embedded in human culture with all Read more
In the world of looking at mythology through a depth psychological lens, many people come to the conclusion that we all are living in myths. Some of these myths are based in sacred traditions, some of these myths are based in scientific traditions, some of these myths are based in Read more
On Sunday, November 24, I will be presenting my paper entitled “We Already Have A Border Wall: The Us/Mexican Border As Cultural Complex” at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting in the Psychology, Culture, and Religion Unit with the theme: Denial in the Midst of Cultural Crisis: Psychological and Read more
Those of you who read my blog know that I’m a mythologist. The first weekend in August I was at the first ever, and hopefully not the last, Fates and Graces Mythologium: a conference for mythologists. What a great weekend. The Inn at Morro Bay was an intimate venue nestled Read more
The Fates and Graces Mythologium: a conference for mythologists The Mytholo-what? Mytholo-gium. Think Plato’s symposium meets mythological studies. A gymnasium for the mythic mind. The Mythologium is a space where scholars of mythology can gather to share their work and spark inspiration through panels, presentations, and social gatherings. When and Read more
The 2019 American Academy of Religion (AAR) National Conference is taking place in San Diego, November 23-26, 2019. Guess who is presenting a paper? If you guessed Karin Zirk aka me, you guessed correctly. I will be presenting on a panel called “Denial in the Midst of Cultural Crisis: Psychological Read more
On Saturday, March 2, I will be presenting a paper at the American Academy of Religion Western Region Conference at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. As part of the Religion in America section, I will participate in a panel on “Resistance and Complicity in American Religions.” The topic of Read more
Friday night I had the amazing opportunity to be part of John Beebe’s lecture on Constructing Cultural Attitudes Through Psychological Types. He spoke about a number of interesting topics, but the one I enjoyed most is his discussion of the Wizard of Oz and how each of the characters represent Read more