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74. Exploring the Classics - Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds - Bryn Mawr College
In today's episode, Joe interviews Dr. Radcliffe Edmonds, a Paul Shorey Professor of Greek and Chair Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr College.
Dr. Edmonds area of focus includes Greek social and intellectual history, with particular focus on mythology, religion, magic, and Platonic philosophy. He has published on Plato, on Orphica (including the mysterious gold tablets and the Derveni papyrus), on Greek imaginings of death and afterlife, and on the discourse of magic in the ancient world. His current research interests include the afterlife, the history of myth interpretation, and the marginal categories of magic and Orphism within Greek religion.
They discuss what studying the Classics entails, why it is so important and applicable in today's world, and what opportunities exist for interested students. Thank you for joining us!
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