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Wisdom, both rational and intuitive, has often been symbolized
by feminine figures, from Pallas Athene down to George MacDonald's
goddess-figures; Charles Williams' Sibyl Coningsby; Tolkien's
Galadriel; C.S. Lewis' Psyche; and others. We will consider these
matters under the inspiration of Nashville's Athena statue,
recalling in its full stature and grandeur the original of
Pheidias, and with the illumination furnished by two wise women.
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Scholar Guest of Honor: Dr. Dabney A. Hart
Author Guest of Honor: Sherwood Smith
Sherwood Smith is the prolific and award-winning
author of the Crown Duel books, the Wren series
and many other wonderful tales, and a long-time member of the
Society's Council of Stewards. She will be our Writer Guest of
Honor.
Dr. Dabney Hart's dissertation, "C.S. Lewis's Defense of
Poesie," was recommended for years by Prof. Clyde Kilby of
Wheaton College as the best introduction to Lewis's literary work.
Her 1984 book is titled Through the Open Door: a New Look at
C.S. Lewis. She will be our Scholar Guest of Honor.
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The Scarritt-Bennett
Center (shouldn't that be "Sackville-Baggins"
actually?) will house Conference attendees in attractive single
rooms, each two sharing a bath. The Center is located on a green,
tree-filled campus which also holds the "In Defense of
Creation" organic garden -- prime Entwife territory. All
facilities are air-conditioned, and our main meeting place, the
Laskey Library, will offer its own displays and gift shop, in
addition to Mythcon's dealer tables and Art Show. In addition, a
tour of the Nashville
Parthenon is planned, and a lecture unpacking Athena by Dr.
David Armstrong (University of Texas). Banquet; Dealers' Room; Art
Show; speeches from our Guests of Honor; panels and papers
throughout; presentation of the 2003
Mythopoeic Awards for Fantasy and Scholarship.
We will be offering our usual Mythcon mix of good scholarship,
good fellowship, and fun. And the Not-Ready-for-Mythcon
Players will have an unusually good opportunity to dress up in
sheets (a truly classic event)!
For more information on the Nashville area:
Nashville and
Environs, an idiosyncratic Guide by Diamond Proudbrook
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Registration:
- $55 for Mythopoeic Society members
- $65 for non-members
- $40 for students (age 12-16 with guardian or over 16 with
valid student identification)
- Children under 12: no charge but must be accompanied by
guardian
- One-day memberships (Saturday or Sunday): $35 at the door
[If you are uncertain of your Society membership status, please
contact our Membership Secretary, Marion Van Loo, at mvanloo@dmci.net]
Lodging and Meals: Friday
night through Sunday night $240/person (single occupancy, each two
rooms sharing a bath). This rate includes meals from Friday dinner
to Monday breakfast, and Sunday night's Banquet. Additional nights
are available by arrangement.
Meals: Two meal packages
are available. $95: this includes Friday dinner, Saturday
breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast, lunch and Banquet,
and Monday breakfast. $70: same meals without breakfasts. Banquet
tickets only are $25. No meals will be sold at the door. All
reservations must be made through the Mythcon committee. See
registration form for address, or e-mail Stolzi@aol.com
with inquiries.
Registration
Form
(Print and send to register for the conference)
Getting to
the conference
List of
registered attendees
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Schedule of Events
List of accepted
papers and proposed panels
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