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S3 – 5. Silvio Bär: Ancient Greek Literature and Heroes without Texts
Silvio Bär, Professor of Classics at the University of Oslo, speaks to Karin Kukkonen about Ancient Greek literature and its heroes. Learn how the “epic memory” works, why cognitive dissonance can help us understand ancient texts better, and the major difference between us and the ancient Greeks as an audience for tales about heroes.
Silvio's reading recommendation
Homer's Iliad and The Odyssey (Silvio's favourite translations are by Richmond Lattimore)
Post-production: Bård Ingebrigtsen & Vera Syrovatskaya.
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By Literature, Cognition and Emotions group at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo
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Silvio Bär, Professor of Classics at the University of Oslo, speaks to Karin Kukkonen about Ancient Greek literature and its heroes. Learn how the “epic memory” works, why cognitive dissonance can help us understand ancient texts better, and the major difference between us and the ancient Greeks as an audience for tales about heroes.
Silvio's reading recommendation
Homer's Iliad and The Odyssey (Silvio's favourite translations are by Richmond Lattimore)
Post-production: Bård Ingebrigtsen & Vera Syrovatskaya.
Written alternative