Land of Dragons: How Myth Shapes Our Reality
Signum University invites you to join us from 3-5 October for Euro Moot 2025. This hybrid event will occur at the Pafiliwn Grange Pavilion in Cardiff, Wales, UK. For our very first Euro Moot, you are invited to join us in, and also consider, the “Land of Dragons: How Myth Shapes Our Reality”.
Register Here For Euro Moot
- $130 USD ( ~ £100 or €120) for in-person adult attendance,
- $75 USD ( ~ £58 or €69) for in-person student attendance,
- $35 USD ( ~ £27 or €32) for remote attendance
“Land of Dragons: How Myth Shapes Our Reality” invites scholars and fantasy enthusiasts to Wales to journey deep into the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, where dragons are more than mere monsters—they are mirrors reflecting human nature, greed, courage, and the complex moral landscapes of myth. From the malevolent Smaug, who hoards treasure and embodies corruption in The Hobbit, to the dragons of broader fantasy lore such as Falcor the Luckdragon from The Neverending Story, to dragons from around the world such as Shenlong the Chinese spirit dragon, our theme examines how dragons oscillate between symbols of destruction and wisdom, between terror and inspiration. Tolkien, a scholar of ancient myth himself, drew heavily from Norse and Anglo-Saxon traditions, where dragons often represent both doom and the trials heroes must overcome. Through this and other lenses, Euro Moot will explore how the world myth of dragons influences not just fantasy literature, but also our understanding of power, temptation, and transformation in the real world. We invite participants to reflect on how these legendary creatures continue to shape modern storytelling, bridging the gap between the fantastical and the familiar.
Submit Your Presentation Proposal Here
The Euro Moot team is now accepting presentation proposals of either creative, academic, workshop, discussion, or any other style of presentation. This Call for Proposals will close on 3 September. We invite presentations in person at the event and from remote attendees. We will notify all submitters of their presentation’s status and finalize the schedule soon afterwards.
Please note that a conference theme helps tie the day together and optimize fun, and we welcome anyone to respond to the Call for Proposals. Our moots are supportive environments for practicing or developing your presentation skills regardless of your experience.
