There is a tension in discussions of Minoan religion between synchronic and diachronic perspectives. In a sense even the language we use reflects this. The term "Minoan religion" creates assumptions about institutional structures, with formal hierarchies and codified beliefs and practices. Such intellectual monoliths view religion as somewhat distinct from the rest of Minoan "history" and society. For this reason, I have variously argued for a diachronic perspective, by which Minoan religion is interactive with social change, and is sensitive to the changes of Minoan society, political, and historical. In this seminar I shall review some of the more recent ideas that are emerging in discussions of Minoan religion. I shall discuss how they offer us a much more sophisticated way of understanding how strongly religion and community interacted dynamically throughout the chronological phases of Minoan culture.

Ten students can attend the seminar in person. In order to reserve a seat please contact the Assist. Director at irishinstitutegr@gmail.com.Ten students can register via Eventbrite to attend online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-theoretical-seminar-on-the-multifaceted-aspects-of-ritual-tickets-603991052497

The lecture is co-hosted by Trinity College Dublin, Department of Classics, The University of Dublin.
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