The Shield of Achilles [478] First he [the divine Hephaistos] shaped the shield so great and strong, adorning it all over and binding it round with a gleaming circuit in three layers; and the baldric was made of silver. He made the shield in five thicknesses, and with many a wonder did his cunning hand enrich it. [483] He wrought the earth, the heavens, and the sea;… Read more
Discussion Series The Center for Hellenic Studies offers web-based seminars through on-line lecture and discussion series. Such series are part of the Center’s mission to promote the study of Hellenic Civilization and to engage as wide an audience as possible. To this end, this planned series and all future offerings will be free of charge and open to the public. Previous experience with ancient Greek literature or history is not… Read more
Athenian Law Timeline Athenian Law Other Athenian History 632: Cylon fails to establish tyranny in Athens 621/20: Drakon’s laws 594/93: Solon’s reforms 546: Peisistratos establishes tyranny 508/7: Cleisthenes’ reforms; establishment of democracy 490: Battle of Marathon 487/6: Nine archons henceforth chosen by lot 480-79: Xerxes’ invasion; battles of Thermopylae, Artimisium; Salamis and Plataea 478: Creation of Delian League… Read more
CHS Gallery In this section, the Center for Hellenic Studies features photographs from its various activities and events as well as artistic contributions from the CHS community. CHS Events Annual May Party CHS celebrated its annual end-of-year party on May 17, 2005. This year’s Persian-themed party was held under a tent on the lawn behind the Director’s house with Persian food and musicians. This sketch of the Persian musicians… Read more
Greeks on Greekness Colloquium INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLOQUIUM ABSTRACTS BY DAVID KONSTAN back to Past Conferences main page The abstracts that follow summarize the papers distributed and discussed at the colloquium, “Greeks on Greekness: The Construction and Uses of the Greek Past among Greeks under the Roman Empire,” held at the Center for Hellenic Studies on 25-28 August 2001. The eleven participants who presented the papers were joined… Read more
Greek Priests from Homer to Julian Conference Greek Priests from Homer to Julian Organized by Professor Beate Dignas, the University of Michigan and Professor Kai Trampedach, the University of Konstanz back to Past Conferences main page From the conference program: The intent of the symposium is to bring together scholars of Greek history and religion in order to present their work and discuss the social… Read more
Women and Property in Ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean Societies August, 2003 back to Past Conferences main page Introduction, by conference organizers and editors, Deborah Lyons and Raymond Westbrook Scholars in the two disciplines of Classics and Ancient Near Eastern Studies have recently focused a great deal of attention on the economic roles of women in the societies that they each study. In societies that are generally labeled “patriarchal,”… Read more
Perspectives on Plato’s Symposium ‘Perspectives on Plato’s Symposium‘: Issues in Interpretation and Reception August 16-18, 2005 back to Past Conferences main page Plato’s Symposium occupies a special place in Western thought. Not only is it an acknowledged classic of ancient Greek philosophy and literature, it is also one of the most influential works ever created. From the time of Plotinus in the third century of the common… Read more
Lexington Books The Center for Hellenic Studies is a partner with Lexington Books, which publishes “Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches Series.” Building on the foundations of scholarship within the disciplines of philology, philosophy, history, and archaeology, this series spans the continuum of Greek traditions extending from the second millennium, B.C., to the present – from the Archaic and Classical periods to today.The aim is to enhance perspectives… Read more
The Foundation for the Hellenic World The Center for Hellenic Studies is a partner with The Foundation for the Hellenic World, a not-for-profit cultural institution based in Athens, Greece. The Foundation uses state-of-the-art, cutting-edge information and computer technology in its pursuit of the research, awareness and understanding of Hellenic history and culture. Visit The Foundation for the Hellenic World… Read more
