Established in 2008, the Centre for Myth Studies provides a forum for those working on myth at the University of Essex, other universities and institutions in the UK and across the globe.
We promote the interdisciplinary study of myth through reading groups, an online discussion list, open seminars, international conferences, and publications.
Our staff have edited two academic journals on different aspects of the study of myth. Discover their publications at the Essex Myth website.
Our Centre regularly hosts open seminars to discuss and debate their work. Discover our list of upcoming seminars at the Essex Myth website.
Our Centre has hosted high profile conferences to discuss and promote research on myth studies. Discover some of their most notable conferences by visiting the Essex Myth website.