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The article presents a criticism of the book "The Brunist Day of Wrath" by Robert Coover, and includes information on Coover's other published works as well. Topics include the effect of the 1951 Orient No. 2 mine explosion in Illinois on the development of the story; Coover's first novel, "The Origin of the Brunists"; and the symbolic use of religion and myth in "The Brunist Day of Wrath."

An essay is presented on the American narrative or the identity myth. It cites as an example the American children who were inspired to believe in what the blue, red and white of the American flag stood for naively accepting that America is exceptional despite the Great Depression. The author sees that the emergence of industrial mega corporations has recreated the country's ideologies through its unyielding corporate energies.

The article focuses on an analysis of the mythological story of the nymph named Echo, which appears in Ovid's "Metamorphoses." The author examines how this myth is expanded upon and finds an "echo" in the work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in his "Elective Affinities" (Die Wahlverwandtschaften). Walter Benjamin's literary criticism of "Elective Affinities" is discussed. While the character of Echo does not appear directly in "Elective Affinities," the mythological figure Narcissus is present. Also, according to the author, a reader could suppose that Echo exists in spirit in "Elective Affinities."

Discusses the Shangri-La myth created by author James Hilton in his book 'Lost Horizon.' How an American expedition led by Peter Klika and Ted Vaill say they have proof that Hilton's Shangri-La exists in the Tibetan province of Kham; How the myth about an imaginary utopia effects the region with tourism; Issues of nature preservation and modernization of the remote communities.

Examines the role of literature during the late 18th century in the acceptance of the Tahitian myth or mirage. Issues concerning the falsehood of the Tahitian myth; Explanations for the widespread acceptance of the Tahitian mirage; Description of 18th century civilization; Discussion on the works of intellectual Diderot about Tahiti.

Features a selection of pourquoi literature that can be integrated into language arts and science curricula in elementary education. Purposes and uses of pourquoi tales; Porquoi literature on animal characteristics; Books about the arts; Geological formations; Plant life; Sky phenomena; Weather. INSET: Activities resource..

Discusses various aspects of the novel `Ulysses,' by James Joyce based on the views of T.S. Eliot and William Butler Yeats. Comparison to mythical character called Homer; Understanding of the concept of myth.

An interview with the dramatist Jen Silverman is presented in which she discusses her exposure to different mythic traditions and the use of myths in her work, her writing of the play "The Moors," and the themes of intimacy and loneliness in the play.

The article presents information on the book "Myth and Science," by Tito Vignoli. Myth, according to the peculiar sense in which it is used in this volume, begins in animism, and culminates in the "entification of sensations and ideas." A number of facts are collected to show that animals are animistic, differing, however, from man only in the fact that, with the former, the illusions do not outlast the sensations, while in the latter they occasion fetishes, which are gradually organized into mythologies and theologies, only to be subtilized into more subjective myths. The great fault of this book is its size.

The article presents various announcements including the results of the Mythopoeic Society Stewards election, the search for the society's Communications Steward, and the extension of the giveaway promo for the book "The Essential Tolkien Trivia and Quiz Book" by William MacKay.

The article discusses the highlights of the Mythcon 45, "Where Fantasy Fits," which was held on August 8-11, 2014 at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Guests of honor were fantasy author and artist Ursula Vernon and Richard C. West, scholar of English writer and poet J.R.R. Tolkien. Some of the highlights mentioned include Janet Brennan Croft's paper titled "The Vampire Family Plot: Naming, Siring, and Identity," a reading of portions of the poem "Beowulf," and the Golfimbul game.

The article describes the author's experience as an attendee at the Mythopoeic Society conference. It focuses on the various activities and events held during the conference including the question and answer session featuring Doctor Diana Pavlac Glyer, a scholar, and James A. Owen, an author, as guests of honor. The article also reports that the author received the honorary linguist award for poorest performance at Golfimbul.

Discusses the use of Jean Craighead George's picture book `Dear Katie, The Volcano is a Girl' as a tool in teaching geography to children. Storyline of the book; Value of myths in teaching geography; Suggested activities for the classroom; Related picture books.

This article profiles Alexey Kholodov, a young Ukrainian Russian-speaking writer. He was employed part time as a teacher of literary theory at Mechnikov State University and a part time salesman of Volvo trucks. Kholodov holds the Ukrainian equivalent of a Ph.D. and has published scholarly work on the role of myth in literature.

Presents the poem "Ovid Old," by Geoffrey Brock.