CAMPS LAB: ‘More than Marginal: Knowledge and Learning in Ancient Greek Scholia’

CAMPS Lab

‘More than Marginal: Knowledge and Learning in Ancient Greek Scholia’

Lisa Doyle ( Classics, TCD)

Abstract:

Ancient Greek scholia (commentary notes found in the margins of Medieval manuscripts) have traditionally been overlooked by modern scholars, yet they contain a wealth of knowledge relating to mythology, local histories, geography, and the reception of authors within antiquity. Often, the language and coherent format of the scholia bear resemblances to the commentaries from which they derive. In this talk, Lisa Doyle will be exploring scholarly debates concerning geographical knowledge (such as Odyseuss’ homeward route from Troy), drawing on examples from the scholia on the Greek epic poems by Homer and the 3rd century BCE epic Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes.

This is a hybrid event. The paper will be delivered, in-person, in Room G010, Hardiman Research Building, University of Galway and streamed simultaneously on Zoom.

To receive a Zoom link for this event, please contact:

Dr Grace Attwood g.attwood1@universityofgalway.ie or

Dr Sarah Corrigan sarah.corrigan@universityofgalway.ie