The Cypria, so named because its poet supposedly came from the island of Cyprus, was an early Greek epic that is known to us primarily through quotations and references to passages by later authors, as well as through a prose summary of its plot and contents. Malcolm Davies uses linguistic evidence from the available verbatim fragments, along with other considerations, to suggest that the Cypria was written after Homer and… Read more
“Sky was the first who ruled over the whole world. And having wedded Earth, he begat first the Hundred-handed, as they are named: Briareus, Gyes, Cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads.” Read more
“Sky was the first who ruled over the whole world. And having wedded Earth, he begat first the Hundred-handed, as they are named: Briareus, Gyes, Cottus, who were unsurpassed in size and might, each of them having a hundred hands and fifty heads.” Read more
Howard University and the Center for Hellenic Studies celebrate James Joyce and epic literature with readings and dramatic presentations in conversation with Ulysses and Odysseus. The event will feature students enrolled in “Blacks in Antiquity,” a summer course offered by Professor Herron at Howard University. Read more
CHS 2018-19 Fellow Lucia Athanassaki shares a preview of her work and research during her fellowship at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington DC. Read more
Please join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in Nafplio, for the lecture “Poetry of the Byzantine court and aristocracy” with Ioannis Vassis. Read more
Isadora Duncan International Institute, Inc., the Ecumenical Delphic Union & the Center for Hellenic Studies invite you to a Preview for the Festival of the Delphic Games 2021 on June 20 & 21! Register by Monday June 3, 2019. Read more
Isadora Duncan International Institute, Inc., the Ecumenical Delphic Union & the Center for Hellenic Studies invite you to a Preview for the Festival of the Delphic Games 2021 on June 20 & 21! Register by Monday June 3, 2019. Read more
Join us on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in Athens, for the lecture “Education ‘in’, ‘for’ and ‘through’ architectural heritage” with Alcestis Rodi. Read more
with Maria Anastasi-Paschalidis, voice and Aphrodite Mitsopoulou, piano in honor of Agathi Dimitrouka Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Registration for this event has closed. Directions and Visitor information As part of the European Month of Culture, the Center for Hellenic Studies and the Embassy of Greece in Washington, DC are hosting a lecture recital on the lyricist and poet,… Read more
