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Discussion topics focus on the work of Philostratus and the ancient Greeks’ emotional response to Achilles in his role as a cult hero, and comparing this to his role as an epic hero as seen in the Iliad and Odyssey; and to what extent Pausanias was transformed by his initiation into the hero cult of Trophonios.
Recorded in Spring 2018 during v9 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 14 and 15, and responses to the Discussion Questions.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
Discussion topics focus on the work of Philostratus and the ancient Greeks’ emotional response to Achilles in his role as a cult hero, and comparing this to his role as an epic hero as seen in the Iliad and Odyssey; and to what extent Pausanias was transformed by his initiation into the hero cult of Trophonios.
Recorded in Spring 2018 during v9 of the MOOC, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, focusing on Hours 14 and 15, and responses to the Discussion Questions.
With Gregory Nagy, Keith Stone, and members of the HeroesX Team.
