Classical Studies

Provides an account of the lives of the heroes of Greek mythology.

Examines the many mythological heroic figures of the Graeco-Roman world.

Examines the role of Herakles/Hercules in ancient myth and philosophy, drama and art, as well as in politics, propaganda, warfare, and religion.

A study of the Oedipus legend, including an analysis of its origins. content, transmission, and importance.

Provides a study of the role of animals in different areas of the ancient Greek religious experience, including in myth and ritual, the literary and the material evidence, and the real and the imaginary.

Analyzes the roles and functions of animals in Greek and Roman myth.

Explores the religious and mythological significance of cattle in classical antiquity.

Provides an in-depth examination of the role of monstrosity in ancient Greek literature.

Explores different approaches to and examples of monstrosity in the ancient Graeco-Roman world.

Traces Medusa through the ages by examining essential passages and commentary on the figure.

Provides a study of the myths relating to the Cyclops from classical antiquity until the present day.

Challenges the idea that Scylla denotes a single, clear-cut 'figure' and proposes instead to define the name 'Scylla' as a combination of three concepts - sea, dog and woman.