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Presenting at Brandeis Hillel - Gaming and Spirituality
Feeling so grateful to Samantha Epstein for inviting me to Brandeis Hillel this weekend to speak with their amazing students on Gaming and Spirituality ! I’m also so excited to share this space with my dear friend Emma O’Connor , as we explore how myth and imagination come alive through the worlds of modern games. My session, Games, Myth, and Depth , looks at how role-playing games carry forward the mythic imagination—revealing the archetypal processes of transformation at
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Oct 141 min read


Published - Witchology Magazine- Kali: Rise of the Rebellion
So excited to share that my piece on Kali is featured in the Summer 2025 Rebel Issue of Witchology Magazine. I’ve followed this magazine...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Jun 191 min read


2024 Mythological Studies Journal (Volume XII) - Crucibles of the Earth by Jaclyn Kalkhurst and Emma O'Connor
Crucibles of the Earth: Underworld Journeys in Chinese and Western Mythology is my first published paper, co-authored with my dear...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
May 311 min read


Christine Downing Fellowship Awardee
Honored and thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded the OPUS Archives Fellowship! This incredible opportunity will support my...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
May 191 min read


Presenting on the White Snake Fable
I am thrilled to share some exciting news: this coming March 2025, I will be presenting my paper on the White Snake fable from Chinese...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Jan 212 min read


Published Author!
Toda y, on this Winter Solstice marking the longest night of the year, I am thrilled to share a momentous milestone in my academic...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Publishing in the Mythological Studies Journal
AI Generated Image We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of Crucibles of the Earth: Underworld Journeys in Chinese and...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Dissertation Committee confirmed!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially secured my dissertation committee! This marks a significant step forward on my journey, and...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Presenting at the Mythologium Conference this Saturday!
This weekend marks my scholarly debut at the 2024 Mythologium Conference, where I'll be presenting on the Chinese underworld as a lived,...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Securing My Dissertation Committee: A Journey with My Chair
As I embark on the next phase of my academic journey—writing my dissertation—one of the most crucial steps has been securing a strong,...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Sep 25, 20242 min read


My dissertation concept
As I begin my dissertation journey over the next two years, I'm excited to delve into the rich and often overlooked creation myths from...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Presenting at Mythologium 2024!
I am thrilled to announce that I will be presenting my paper on “ Chinese Underworld Mythology ” at the International Society for Myth’s...
Jaclyn Kalkhurst
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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