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Open Seminar: The Oracular Tablets from Dodona: Prospects for Further Research in Social History
Location: The Delphi Bank Mezzanine, The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Date: THURSDAY 12/9/2019 @ 7:00pm
Presenters: Dr Emily Hulme Kozey
Language of Presentation: English | R.M.L.G.*: 0 - No knowledge of Greek required.
Entry: FREE
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Synopsis
Throughout classical antiquity, the oracle at Dodona in northern Greece (near modern Ioannina) was a destination for pilgrims seeking advice from the god on all kinds of matters. Cities wracked by civil war sent embassies to ask how they could bring about reconciliation, and individuals contemplating a career change or marriage could inquire before making a final decision. Our main body of evidence for this is a group of inscriptions on lead tablets, numbering in the thousands.
“These texts reflect the interests and preoccupations of a huge swath of Greek society: the authors are not just leaders and foreign dignitaries, but also craftsmen, merchants, and slaves, said Emily. “I’ll discuss the workings of the oracle in general and then how ongoing research into these tablets has the potential to throw new light onto questions about Greek society and culture.”
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Bio
Dr Emily Hulme Kozey is the Seymour Reader in Ancient History and Philosophy at Ormond College and the University of Melbourne. Her primary research is in ancient Greek philosophy (particularly Plato). She teaches ancient Greek language and philosophy at the University of Melbourne.
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Sponsors
We thank the following donors for making this seminar possible: In memory of George H. Asproftas and Michael H. Asproftas from Trypimeni, Famagusta, Cyprus.
During the course of the year considerable expenses are incurred in staging the seminars. In order to mitigate these costs individuals or organisations are invited to donate against a lecture of their choice. You too can donate for one or more seminars and (optionally) let your name or brand be known as a patron of culture to our members, visitors and followers, as well as the broader artistic and cultural community of Melbourne. Please email: info@greekcommunity.com.au or call 03 9662 2722. We also thank the following corporate sponsors:
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* Recommended Minimum Level of Greek in order to enjoy this Event, on a scale of 0 to 5.
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The Greek Community of Melbourne is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Non-Profits Commission ABN 14004258360
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