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Divine Yet Human Epics | Q&A with Shubha Pathak of American University

We recently had the opportunity to connect with Associate Professor 
at the Department of Philosophy and Religion Shubha Pathak on her Hellenic Studies Series book Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India, the cross-cultural study of the epic traditions of Greece and India and the significance of a diverse classics. Her monograph, Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India (Center… Read more

CHS Learning Module, News

HeroesX Content available on Soundcloud!

We are excited to share news of available content on Soundcloud from the HarvardX HeroesX MOOC from years 2013 through 2016, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours. We invite you to listen to professor Nagy, Teaching Assistants of the Project and Community members as they read passages from masterpieces of the ancient Greek world and discuss on the concept of hero and epic traditions. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/260916892″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%”… Read more

Exhibits

MicroMonuments

Tripod, sculpture and photograph by Felicia Glidden Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and the Center for Hellenic Studies May 27-October 15, 2016 Micro-Monuments showcases 32 small-scale sculptures which explore monuments as a universal idea in art. The exhibit features work by members of the Washington Sculptors Group of Washington, DC. First exhibited at the Salzland Museum in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the exhibit now returns to its city of origin. Curator: Artemis… Read more

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From the Depths of the Salt Sea

Paintings and Drawings by Anne Davey Dates: November 10, 2016 – April 14, 2017 Reception: November 10, 6:30-9:30 pm Click here to register for the reception. Admission: Free Visiting hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm For groups larger than 4 persons, please call 202-745-4400 to make an appointment. Directions and Visitor Information Overview Beginning November 10, the Center for Hellenic Studies will showcase… Read more

Publications

Rowman and Littlefield | Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches Foreword by Gregory Nagy, General Editor Greek Heroes in and out of Hades, by Stamatia Dova, is a breakthrough in literary and cultural research on the ancient Greek world. Her brilliant analysis of Odyssey 11.465-540 radiates outward into a systematic reading of a wide range of seemingly unrelated passages, which all “add up” beautifully in the end, giving us a cohesive picture of heroic character… Read more

Publications

Rowman and Littlefield | Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches Foreword by Gregory Nagy, General Editor Greek Heroes in and out of Hades, by Stamatia Dova, is a breakthrough in literary and cultural research on the ancient Greek world. Her brilliant analysis of Odyssey 11.465-540 radiates outward into a systematic reading of a wide range of seemingly unrelated passages, which all “add up” beautifully in the end, giving us a cohesive picture of heroic character… Read more