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Luigi Lafasciano: The Archaeology of Ritual Dreaming in the Greco-Roman World

You are invited to an IIHSA Hybrid Lecture on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5.30 pm (Irish time) / 7.30 pm (Greek time) by Dr Luigi Lafasciano, ‘The Archaeology of Ritual Dreaming in the Greco-Roman World: Lines of Enquiry, Sources, Interpretations’

Abstract: The lecture will present the outlines of an ongoing research on the phenomenon of ritual dreaming in the Greek and Roman Mediterranean, from the Archaic age until Late Antiquity. The phenomenon of ritual dreaming is explored in a variety of contexts, from ancient oracular and therapeutic cults to the late antique cult of the saints in Early Christian culture. Ritual dreaming is presented both in its historical-religious evolution and through its archaeological and monumental evidence. 

The event will be held in person at the IIHSA.

In order to attend the event online via Zoom, please register: tiny.cc/fqubvz

The lecture is co-hosted by the School of Classics, University College Dublin

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IIHSA Open Meeting 2023, with lecture by Amanda Kelly: The Bridges of Minos' County (Aqueducts of the Greater Iraklio Area, AGIA)