I am back with another symposium, this time on Whit Monday (May 25th, 12.00-20.00 Brussels time / CEST / UTC+2) to discuss and create eco-myths, this time blending botany and Catholic female saints’ stories. I have been rewilding local female saints for some years…
… and I decided that May is the perfect time to share some theory, practice, examples and create space for more rewilding and learning with saints and your place (your garden, farm, balcony, house, street, neighborhood, a whole landscape…): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecomythology-20-rewilding-female-saints-tickets-1988225633391
What if the Stories you inherited were only half the truth?
Across Europe, numerous female saints possess ancient roots, echoing pre-Christian rituals, land-based myths, and forgotten feminine wisdom. Their narratives have been altered and reshaped to align with new agendas. However, it is essential not to treat these old stories as if they were made of plastic; instead, we should continually rewrite and edit them, adapting to the evolving needs of our contemporary realities.
What happens if we rewrite and edit them again?
In Eco + Mythology 2.0, we delve into how local saint stories can be rewilded, drawing on theories from folklore, archaeology, geography, and landscape architecture. Our aim is not to preserve them as mere relics but to reintegrate them into the context of the world we inhabit today.
As you will see, local saints are mirrors and lenses for creative and spiritual work (re)rooting you deeper in the place where you eat, pray and love.
This exploration is for those who feel a connection to their European ancestry (Dutch, Flemish, and beyond) and wish to reconnect in a manner that is both creative and critically engaged.
The agenda
Pricing, including an early bird price until Friday May 8th
The group size is limited. The ticket sales will stop when all tickets are sold out.
You can buy the tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecomythology-20-rewilding-female-saints-tickets-1988225633391
Rewilding local female saints
You do not need to study the saints before you can participate. You will get to know these female saints better during the symposium. If you want to explore a bit, I have been writing some blogposts exploring theories, practices and the stories of a few saints. I have not published any short fiction story yet, but the idea is to make a compilation of rewilded fiction retellings about local female saints, but not in the next 2-3 years.
Calls to actions
If you are interested to join, please buy a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecomythology-20-rewilding-female-saints-tickets-1988225633391
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Looking forward to rewilding existing stories with you.
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