Past Events

 Title:

Dionysius of Halicarnassus and the Athenian funeral orations

Abstract:

Toponymic Epiclesis in the Iliad and its Festival Performance Setting

Abstract:

In the Iliad only Zeus, Apollo, and Athena are called upon in prayers. Intriguingly, these

are the three gods who are… Read More

The Aigeidai were, according to Pindar and Aristotle, a great Theban clan whose legendary pedigree went back to Kadmos: when Kadmos set out from Tyre in search for his sister Europa, his first stop was Thera.… Read More

A dramatic reading of BOOK 1 of the poem, in current in-progress iambic pentameter verse translation, followed by Q and A. Before the reading there will be coffee and snacks in the Cohen… Read More

Kamila Shamsie and Emily Wilson will explore the many meanings of home and homecoming, and how violence, colonialism, and war affect identity and community across national and cultural boundaries.

Two images of Sappho dominate scholarly discussions of her work: 

the poet as chorus leader, immersed in the ritual life of her 

community and engaged in the here-and-now of performance… Read More

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“Penelope,” original monologue based on Homer’s Odyssey,written and performed by Ellen McLaughlin. 

Come join members of the Classics Board to wrap up the semester and prepare for final exams. Whether you want to study, bring questions, or just have fun, come on by. Snacks provided.

Hosted… Read More