This event is in the past.It took place on May 7, 2026 at Many Rivers Books & Tea.










An intimate evening of poetry and mythic storytelling awaits at this cozy bookshop. Brian R. Martens opens with Rilke's "The Panther," then weaves the ancient tale of "The Old Woman and the Black Dog" into a reflection on inner transformation.
intimate literary gathering
poetry and storytelling
Rilke discussion
ancient myth retelling
Tips
📚"This book store is a gem"
🍵try the Egyptology custom tea blend
✍️book signing after the event
A conversation of mythic imagination with Brian R. Martens
Sebastopol










An intimate evening of poetry and mythic storytelling awaits at this cozy bookshop. Brian R. Martens opens with Rilke's "The Panther," then weaves the ancient tale of "The Old Woman and the Black Dog" into a reflection on inner transformation.
intimate literary gathering
poetry and storytelling
Rilke discussion
ancient myth retelling
Tips
📚"This book store is a gem"
🍵try the Egyptology custom tea blend
✍️book signing after the event
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