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Discussion topics include: myth-and-ritual as systems of communications that reinforce social norms, establishing patterns and conveying their meaning in a given community; visual and verbal channels of communication in myth; of changeability of myths as their fundamental quality; of Pausanias’ perception of traditions of myths and rituals; of Greek heroes as stylized ancestors; Leonidas’ lineage and Athenian phūlai.
Recorded in Fall 2017 during v8 of of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on issues relating to the Discussion Questions for Hours 13, 14, and 15.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
Discussion topics include: myth-and-ritual as systems of communications that reinforce social norms, establishing patterns and conveying their meaning in a given community; visual and verbal channels of communication in myth; of changeability of myths as their fundamental quality; of Pausanias’ perception of traditions of myths and rituals; of Greek heroes as stylized ancestors; Leonidas’ lineage and Athenian phūlai.
Recorded in Fall 2017 during v8 of of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on issues relating to the Discussion Questions for Hours 13, 14, and 15.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
