Hellenic Society & Roman Society Online Course
Jan Haywood: ‘Divination in the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds’
Wednesday 6, 13, 20, 27 May and 3 June 6pm-7.30pm (UK time)
This course explores the prominent role played by divination in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, examining how different individuals and communities sought to obtain knowledge of the future and the diverse ways in which they hoped to ascertain the will of the gods. The course combines literary, historical, archaeological and philosophical sources to provide an in-depth understanding of the varied divinatory practices in classical antiquity, from haruspicy to incubation and from augury to empyromancy, while also considering how different ancient thinkers approached divination as a method for knowledge acquisition. The course will also introduce some of the major centres for divination activity, including the various Apolline sanctuaries (Delphi, Dodona, etc.), Olympia and the Amphiareion at Oropos.
Sessions may be followed live, or watched afterwards at your own convenience (lectures will be available for up to one month after the final session).
See here for further information and to book.
Note: this is a fee-paying event run by an organisation which is not affiliated to the Classical Association. Please contact the organisers directly with any enquiries.