Spring 2019, Volume 7, Number 1. Rituals of Living and Dying
Peer Reviewed Journal of The Society for Ritual Arts
ISSN 2333-0627
Editorials
The Role of the Witch at the End of the World
Laurie Rae Dietrich, staff editor, Coreopsis Journal of Myth and Theatre
~-~ Fear is a reasonable response when the veil between the worlds is thin, and so Fear has a place there. But so do I.
Simon’s Crossing: Dying and Death Ritual of My Beloved Animal Companion
Christina Pateros
~-~ Here it was that I embraced his dying.
Papers
Coatlicue: A Myth for Our Times
Stanley Krippner, Ph.D., Saybrook University
~-~ Keynote Address, Lost Chord Awards, Society for Ritual Arts, 2018
Entering Creative Consciousness: Moving into Deep Connection
Selene Kumin Vega, PhD, Saybrook University
~-~ Many people find it difficult to enter the creative process.
Re-Intentioning Our World: Biblical Rape Culture and The Onus of Being a Conscious “Top Predator”
Yvonne Owens
~-~ what needs to be understood about the West’s historic, institutionalized forms of Rape Culture
Words of Wisdom:
The Art and Wisdom of the Artist in Residence
From the Land of Myth and Wonder
Helena Domenic, Artist in Residence, 2018/2019, Society for Ritual Arts
~-~ I take heart in the many positive things I see changing in our culture
Profiles in Art
An Interview with Greg Spawton of Big Big Train concerning the live album Merchants of Light
Steve Blomerth DC, Music Editor, Coreopsis Journal
~-~ Gregory Spawton is a founding member of the band Big Big Train.
An Interview with Nymphya
Rose Shannon, Staff Editor, Coreopsis Journal
~-~ “We’re here to express ourselves. That’s the whole point of being alive.”
~-~ “Nymphya’s alchemical Art-Pop style is a quirky collage of eclectic beats, soaring vocals, haunting soundscapes, and captivating samples…”
Reviews | New Book Releases
New Book Releases
Compiled by Lezlie Kinyon, Ph.D. editor, Coreopsis Journal
~-~ Five intriguing new books.
Reviews | Music
Big Big Train: Review of Merchants of Light
Steve Blomerth DC, Music Editor, Coreopsis Journal
~-~ The Merchants of Light live concert album was released by Big Big Train on July 27, 2018.
Loreena McKennitt: Lost Souls (Review)
Helena Domenic, Artist in Residence, Society for Ritual Arts
~-~ Loreena McKennitt fans everywhere are rejoicing at the release of her latest album, Lost Souls.
Reviews | New Music Releases
New Music Releases
Compiled with commentary by Steve Blomerth, Music Editor and Lezlie Kinyon, Coreopsis’ Editor in Chief.
~-~ From Folk to Funk to Prog and the occasional Classical release.
Announcements
Staff Projects and Announcements
~-~ Find out what what we’ve been up to when you weren’t looking.
~-~ For the next several issues of Coreopsis, we will publish the rituals of resistance. Any and all Traditions and all positive actions are welcomed.
Final Word
Moments in Time
Lezlie A. Kinyon, Ph.D. Coreopsis Editor in Chief.
Volunteering In Your Community
Earl Williams, Ritual Arts Radio Host
~-~ “I am a strong advocate on being a volunteer in your community to assist others.”
Copyright and Reference
The name Coreopsis: A Journal of Myth and Theatre, the format, and the website are the sole property of Lezlie A. Kinyon, Ph.D., Founding Editor, Society for Ritual Arts, President.
A twice-yearly (Spring and Autumn) publication of The Society for Ritual Arts and are copyrighted under the United States and international law. ISSN 2333-0627
All papers, editorials, artworks and creative works are the property of the individual authors and artists.
Copyright: Coreopsis Journal of Myth & Theatre, a publication of the Society for Ritual Arts, 2019, all rights reserved, Berkeley, CA.
Cover Artwork
Helena Domenic, Artist in Residence, 2018/2019, Society for Ritual Arts
Reference
General: Ed. Lezlie A. Kinyon, ISSN 2333-0627
APA: Kinyon, L., Ph.D. (Ed.). 6(2) (2017). Retrieved from: http://societyforritualarts.com/coreopsis/
MLA: Kinyon, Lezlie, Ph.D., ed. Coreopsis Journal of Myth & Theatre, 6(2) (2017). Society for Ritual Arts. Autumn 2016. Web.
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Thank you to everyone who made this issue of Coreopsis Journal possible. See you in the Autumn of 2019!