Staying with the Middle East, we celebrate Egypt’s people
with a historical essay by Anya Martin and a dream-like
essay by Janet Piedilato which both refer to Egyptian
mythology. Considering Iraq’s history, we bring you an
essay about Gilgamesh and Enkidu by William Doty.
One of our Mythic Journeys presenters, David Abram, has
written a new book, Becoming Animal, and we quote an
excerpt which describes an encounter in the wilderness with “the wild,” a story he told at Mythic Journeys '06. It’s all about connections: earth, human, animals, and language, and the excitement found there.

Our main poems for this issue are by Bill Holm from his
book, Chain Letter of the Soul, with his vivid images from
nature. “Finnish Charms” by K.A.Laity also includes poetry
from the Kalevala and Kanteletar.

Another Mythic Journeys presenter, Michael Meade has
written a new book, Fate and Destiny, from which we
excerpt a story about “What Not to Forget.” He asks, while you are alive here on earth, are you living your story? The story you came to tell?

Then, we have a discussion with our newest contributor, Jay Wilson, about his story – his life and his art.

We hope you enjoy and find meaning in this issue!

By Mary Davis
Editor
Copyright © 2011

Mary Davis is Editor of The Mythic Imagination Magazine and Chair of Publications for the Mythic Imagination Institute. A graduate of Emory University, Davis has held numerous leadership positions at local, state, and national levels, including being elected for twenty years as an Atlanta City Councilmember. She is a consultant and writer. More about Mary Davis