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Pilgrimage, Prayers, and Picnics at a Greek Mountaintop Shrine
Enjoy discoveries from the Sanctuary of Zeus with Mary Voyatzis during this George E. Mylonas Lecture in Classical Art and Archaeology. Voyatzis is research professor emerita at the University of Arizona in the School of Anthropology and the departments of religious studies and classics.
This lecture is presented in partnership with the Hellenic Government–Karakas Family Foundation Professorship in Greek Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis; the departments of classics and art history and archaeology, Washington University in St. Louis; and the Classical Club of St. Louis.
Courtesy of Mary Voyatzis
About the program
The Sanctuary of Zeus at Mount Lykaion, located in Arcadia, Greece, holds a pivotal position in the study of Greek religion, art, and archaeology. Known as the birthplace of Zeus, this ancient site has been the subject of ongoing investigations by a Greek and American team since 2004, revealing its immense significance and long-standing influence on Greek culture. Learn how the discoveries at this mountain sanctuary provide invaluable insights into the development of Greek art, religion, and cultural practices over the centuries.
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