Filip Taterka returns to the Literature Zone with two lectures!
14 May 2026
This year’s Pyrkon is a must-see for all those who are interested in the mysteries of ancient Egypt, archaeological riddles and their pop-cultural interpretations – thanks to events such as the lectures of Filip Taterka, a guest of the Convention.
About our guest
The upcoming Pyrkon will surely be a richer experience thanks to the presence of Filip Taterka, PhD – an Egyptologist who deals with discovering the secrets of ancient Egypt on a daily basis. He is the author of numerous publications, including the book “Opowieści znad Nilu. Opowiadania egipskie z okresu Średniego Państwa” and the first Polish translation of “Letter to M. Dacier”, in which Jean-François Champollion announced the groundbreaking principles for reading hieroglyphs.
What to expect
Although he professionally deals with ancient civilizations, Filip Taterka, PhD does not shy away from contemporary pop culture and continuously follows trends in Polish and world speculative fiction. This combination of scientific passion and fandom interests makes him a particularly noteworthy guest for the participants of the event.
His lectures fit the spirit of the Convention perfectly, combining reliable scientific knowledge with motifs well known to fans of fantasy and science fiction. In his lecture “The Myth of the Pyramid Power”, which will be held in English, he will look at popular theories about the alleged supernatural power of pyramids – from ancient mysteries to their presence in literature and sci-fi films, where the powers are often attributed to their cosmic origin or unusual energy. This is a great opportunity to confront pop-cultural ideas with what we really know about the civilization of the pharaohs.
His other lecture, held in Polish, will show a more “mundane”, but nevertheless fascinating face of antiquity, reaching for the old teachings on life, morality and power.
See you there!
Come by if you like experiencing the exact moment when science meets fiction!
Marta Brejnakowska
Korposzczurek, posiadaczka sporej kupki wstydu z niedokończonych gier i książek. Po godzinach uczę się grać na bębnach.