About the Mythologium
The Fates and Graces Mythologium began in 2019 as a conference for mythologists. We wanted to recreate the intellectual and soulful joy of our graduate studies in myth, when we would gather once a month for lectures, discussion, and chance conversations over coffee or wine. So we rolled up our sleeves and organized the first Mythologium.
We had no mailing list, no outside funding, and no time. We hadn’t even finished our dissertations yet, and we had jobs and family commitments. But we did have enthusiasm, friends on social media, and a whole lot of post-it notes. And we had a vision: we wanted to share ideas, inspire each other, and amplify each other’s work.
The 2019 Mythologium was held live and in person, in Morro Bay, California. In 2020, we pivoted to Zoom because of the pandemic, and we stayed online every year through 2022. Honestly, we love both formats. Online conferences allow many people to attend who wouldn’t have been able to otherwise, and in-person gatherings are just so much fun! Going forward, our vision is to cultivate the community of mythologists both online and in person.
We welcome everyone’s whole self at the Mythologium: mind, heart, soul, and imagination. We believe that as the community of mythologists grows and strengthens, so will our voice in the world. That’s the world we want to live in.
About the Fates and Graces Team
About Stephanie
Stephanie Zajchowski, PhD, is a mythologist, communications specialist, and coach. She is co-founder and co-leader of the Fates and Graces Mythologium, an annual conference for mythologists and friends of myth. Stephanie works in communications in the airline industry and serves on the Board of Directors for the Jung Society of Austin and Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association. She holds a doctorate in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Stephanie’s work focuses on amplifying myths about goddess figures. You can find more information about her work at stephaniezajchowski.com.
About Joanna
Joanna Gardner, PhD, is a writer, mythologist, and magical realist. She co-founded and co-leads the Fates and Graces Mythologium, an annual conference for mythologists and friends of myth. Joanna serves as Managing Editor on the Educational Task Force of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, and as a thought leader with the think-tank iRewild, where she works on the EcoStories initiative. Joanna’s research focuses on creation myth and the creative process. Her publications appear in a variety of venues, many of which you can find on her website, joannagardner.com.
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