Understanding "Myth"
This competition adopts an open definition of "myth." You may understand "myth" from any of the following perspectives:
- Classical mythology (Greek, Norse, Chinese, Indian, African, and other traditions)
- Modern myth theory (Lévi-Strauss, Campbell, Barthes, Blumenberg, etc.)
- Narrative archetypes and the collective unconscious (Jung, Frye, etc.)
- "Myth" in the sense of ideological critique (Barthes, Althusser, etc.)
- Technological myths, algorithmic myths, contemporary urban legends
- Your own proposed concept of "myth"
Encouraging Cross-Cultural Perspectives
We especially welcome:
- Research on non-Western mythological traditions
- Cross-cultural mythology comparisons
- Critical reflection on "cultural biases in AI training data"
- Unique perspectives from Global South scholars
Encouraging Experimental Forms
In addition to traditional academic papers, while maintaining academic rigor and argumentative depth, we also welcome experimental narratives such as dialogue-format, correspondence, or manifesto-style writings.