Past event
Language of the Fantastical: Exploring the Mythic and Folkloric -- with Nina Globerson Festival of Languages - Free
Looking at various folkloric creatures from around the world, the Language of the Fantastical seeks to open our eyes to how the stories we tell — whether real, imagined, or in between — can create, and are shaped by language. Whether you like zombies, chupacabra's, or she-devils, folklore belongs to a long pantheon of oral storytelling and retelling. As we dive into the stories of old and new, let's explore the language of the fantastical together as we look towards monster theory and the artistic representations of the folkloric from the Middle Ages to modern day.
This event is part of the Festival of Languages, organised by the University of St Andrews School of Modern Languages. Mainly based in the Byre Theatre, all events in the Festival programme are FREE and open to the public. Places must be booked in advance – use the link below.