mythology

Visiting Scholars

Open House | mūthos, Mythology, and the Language of Heroes, with Richard P. Martin

We were pleased to welcome Professor Richard P. Martin (Stanford University) for an Open House Discussion with members of the community about mūthos, mythology, and the language of heroes. You can view the recording in the frame below, or on our YouTube channel. For more information about Professor Martin and his research, visit his faculty profile on the Stanford Classics Department website. Here is a PDF copy of the four… Read more

Video

Video from Classics Confidential: Joel Christensen on the Epic Future, Myth, and Science Fiction

Professor Joel Christensen visited our community to discuss the Odyssey and Breaking Bad. He also studies a wide range of topics including modern science fiction. We are pleased to share the following video from Classics Confidential where he talks about the epic future, myth, and science fiction. This video also features Elton Barker, a scholar with whom Professor Christensen has collaborated on several occasions. Barker and Christensen have authored a book Homer:… Read more