Conference on Aquitaine mythologies

On the occasion of an exceptional meeting, specialists in mythology, archaeology, ethnography and history will share their research and cross-disciplinary perspectives during a conference dedicated to Aquitaine mythologies.

The program includes:

• 09:30 : Introduction
• 09:45 : Jean-Loïc Le Quellec — “Is it possible to rediscover prehistoric myths?”
• 11:15 : Julien d’Huy — “Two thieves in the stars: on the Palaeolithic origin of a Basque tale”
• 14:15 : Anne Hambücken — “Fantastic creatures linked to megaliths in the folklore of Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
• 15:15 : Jean-Luc Schenk-David — “Religious practices in ancient Aquitaine”
• 16:30 : Argitxu Camus Etchecopar — “Evolution of the relationship to narratives and popular beliefs in Basque society, through the lens of oral memory Eleketa”
• 17:30 : Conclusion

A day filled with exchanges to discover the latest advances, question our cultural heritage and explore the stories that continue to shape our imaginations.

Limited to 70 participants. Mandatory registration via the online form available on the websites of the partner institutions.