Friday February 10th 7-9PM,Room 102 Copper Mt College
"Trickster Makes the World"
The archetypal trickster is a liar who tells the truth, a wanderer between the realms, and a cunning shape shifter who gets caught in his own traps. Some of his best-known faces include Coyote, Raven, Eshu, Hermes, Loki, and Krishna. We will examine this creative mythological figure, drawing on a range of myths and stories from different traditions, in this thought-provoking lecture.
$10. Download the full class schedule and mail-in registration form at CMCC.
Native American Coyote Stories, Thursday Feb 16th 7-8PM
Black Rock Canyon Campground Visitor Center
9800 Black Rock Canyon, Yucca Valley JTNP
The Great Spirit told Coyote that he would be wise and foolish, a chief and a clown. Coyote shapes a world hospitable to humans through the gifts that he gives and his exploits contain important lessons. We learn from his successes and most often, his failures. Mythological stories of Old Man Coyote have special resonance here in the desert. Come hear “Coyote Keeps His Name,” based on a version told by the Okanagon people of the Pacific Northwest, and “Coyote Brings Fire to the People,” based on a version told by the Karok people from Mt. Shasta, CA. FREE.
Part of the Black Rock Lecture Series brought to you by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park.
Friday March 23rd 7-9PM, Room 102 Copper Mt College
C.G. Jung’s Red Book
In 1913, at age 38, C.G. Jung experienced a life-altering crisis. His response was the Red Book, a personal journal of amazing images and dream material that chronicle his “confrontation with the unconscious.” Published for the first time in the fall of 2010, the Red Book is a fascinating voyage into the psyche of the man who founded analytical psychology. If you know Jung’s work—and if you don’t—come explore the contents of this amazing book.
$10. Download the full class schedule and mail-in registration form at CMCC.
Friday April 20th 7-9PM, Room 102 Copper Mt College
Emissaries of Olodumare: An Introduction to the Yoruban Orishas
The Yoruban spiritual tradition revolves around a pantheon of deities called “orishas,” manifestations of divine energies that interact with human beings. This system is part of Candomble, Santeria, Vodun, and other religions practiced by millions of people around the world. In this class we will talk about the orishas and consider the similarities and differences with the more familiar Greek Olympians, to understand West African culture and the importance mythology plays in shaping our worldview.
$10. Download the full class schedule and mail-in registration form at CMCC.
