this sounds wonderful, and something to support and learn from. In
theory here's one necromancer would love to attend. Thing is this does
assume the consent of Ananke and Fortuna as regards yours truly. On
the upside my tolerance of cities quota might be recharged by then. ;)
So, given that, would a Magical Requiem fit the bill? (it would be
real, not a demonstration).
ALWays
Jake
On 2 August 2010 14:50, David Green <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Call for papers
>
> Death in Legend and Tradition: The Fifth Legendary Weekend of
> The Folklore Society
>
> Brompton Cemetery, London SW10
>
> 4-5 September 2010
>
> We'd like to hear from anyone who can attend and present a paper –
> folklorists,
> undertakers, storytellers, clergy, singers, mediums, anthropologists,
> vampires
> and historians.
> In the silent city of the dead we will be celebrating the fascination,
> fantasies and
> fears that surround the one experience we must all share. Cultural
> responses to
> www.bath.ac.uk/cdas [log in to unmask]
> CDAS is supported by the National Association of Funeral Directors
> 6
> the Grim Reaper take a thousand forms, from the dignity of funerary
> monuments
> to the carnival Day of the Dead, from the shame of gibbeting to the
> glories of
> wonder-working relics. Our maps go beyond this world to Brig o’ Dread, Mount
> Purgatory and the Summerlands. Banshees and sin-eaters, omens and
> tombstones, grave humour and near-death experiences are all part of the lore
> with which we face those sightless eyes, weaving our maidens’ garlands and
> forging our mourning rings. Death may kill us off as individuals, but
> through the
> endless transmission of song and story we make death live.
> Presentations, which should be 20 minutes long, can take the form of talks,
> performances, or DVD. The main event will take place on Saturday with
> additional
> material including a cemetery tour on Sunday.
> If you would like to attend or to present a paper or performance, please
> contact:
>
> Jeremy Harte
> Bourne Hall
> Spring Street
> Ewell
> Surrey KT17 1UF
> 020 8394 1734
>
> [log in to unmask]
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Jake
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