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Myth is the symbolic language of the human experience— of story and ritual, of dreams and tradition, of poetry and art. Myth links us together, providing crucial context and illumination for understanding the mysteries of existence. Myths are the eternal truths hidden within the heart of the stories we hear, read, and see. Their wisdom guides us to meaning, mental health, and even conflict resolution. But today, people seem to be cut off from their traditional sources of meaning.
If you’re like us, you believe that there is such a thing as a deeper meaning in life, and that it can be reached through delving myths, archetypes, stories, and our cultural history. Scholars, teachers, artists, and psychologists are showing the relevance of myth in the modern world. Through this work, people like you and us find new contexts for appreciating the deepest truths of their own mythic traditions. We all gain “permission to believe” again. At the risk of sounding maudlin, we believe that the world would be a better place if more people were aware of this work and could integrate it into their lives. This is more than a single, one-time event. It’s a catalyst for a broad cultural movement.
The Mythic Imagination Institute seeks to build bridges between disciplines, to develop a community of seekers, and to create a better world by increasing the mythic literacy of people everywhere. Our
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