Who Needs a Hero: Heroism Ancient & Modern
With Prof Chris Pelling, Regius Professor of Greek; Dr Peter Claus, Fellow of Pembroke; Dr Liz Sawyer, Trinity College, University of Oxford
Thursday 29 May, 2–3.30pm, Headley Lecture Theatre
Did Achilles have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Who was the greater Roman hero: Caesar or Augustus? Was Antigone a heroine or an anarchist? This lecture explores ways in which ‘heroism’ has been constructed and perceived in Western societies since classical times, and how Greek and Roman notions of ‘heroism’ still resonate today. The voices of ancient and modern heroes will be brought to life by Temple Theatre.
Booking essential – £9/£8 (includes tea & cake)
http://www.ashmolean.org/events/Lectures/?id=132