Welcome to the web site of the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM). Watch here for info about two upcoming events:
ASWM Regional Symposium, Minneapolis, MN, Spring 2013
ASWM Third National Conference, San Antonio, TX, Spring 2014
Bee Goddess of Rhodes
The goal of ASWM is to support the work of those whose scholarly/creative endeavors explore or elucidate aspects of the sacred feminine, women and mythology.
You’ll find posts about all this and more on our Blog Posts.
Our most recent event was our 2012 Conference in San Francisco, May 11-12. Check our blog for responses and links to conference presentations.
Learn more about academic programs in women’s spirituality, and read our book and film reviews.
See About Us to read the mission statement and meet the board. If you’re so inspired, Join Now! We have a member-only web site with many additional resources.
For the past decade, ASWM has been developing events related to scholarship and education. We have held regional symposia annually, and two national conferences. Check out the 2012 Conference and our Past Events.
We honor outstanding scholarship in all its forms through our program of awards for the arts, literature, and dissertations.
We also give the Demeter Award for Leadership in Women’s Spirituality, on alternate years. Winners are Margot Adler and Charlene Spretnak.
We have a commitment to including artists in the dialogue—see our invitational Art Gallery of members’ works and the page called Myth in Living Rituals.
ASWM’s logo is based on a Bee Goddess plaque from Rhodes. Learn more about Bees and their symbols.
Will any members of ASWM be attending the 2012 Study of Myth Symposium at Pacifica on Labor Day weekend? I will be presenting there and would love to connect with other ASWM members.