Mephit Fur Meet 2008 Labor Day Weekend, Memphis, TN

Pshaw and I are pleased to announce that we will be offering two new panels:

Welcome to the Ark!

Find out about lions, lambs, doves and a host of other critters from the Bible, and some of the hidden meanings given to them.   What great empire was represented by the winged leopard, and why was it chosen?  What are the only two animals in the Bible who talked?  How many of each kind of animal entered the ark? (Hint- it wasn't just two of each!)

Once Upon a Furry Time

Go into the woods and discover more than just the big bad wolf, three little pigs or a well dressed cat.  This is a panel about the many animals and animal guides found in both fairy and folk tales, the symbolism behind them, including the political, psychological and spiritual reasons for including them in stories and why they have lasted so long.  Stories from around the globe and thier animals will be compared.

Both will be offered by JoAnn "Calliope" Abbott We're so thrilled that she has stepped forward to offer these expansions to our spirituality track.  Thanks a bunch!