Explore the heroes of ancient Greece from an archaeological perspective in this family-friendly presentation. Did Odysseus really exist? Find out how archaeologists separate myth from history.
What makes a hero? Kings and warriors like Odysseus and Achilles live on in mythology — not to mention many modern books and movies — but how do we know if they really existed? This family-friendly Archaeology Month presentation reveals how archaeologists make sense of ancient legends as they separate myth from history.
In this fascinating presentation, Canadian History Museum archaeologist Dr. Terence Clark explores the heroic tales of ancient Greece, such as Homer’s Odyssey, from an archaeological perspective. You’ll not only learn about archaeological evidence suggesting that some ”myths” may actually have taken place, but also which elements of these legends are real, which are fantasy, and which are a bit of both.
Presented in partnership with Archéo-Quebec (www.archeoquebec.com/en).
Photo: © Archaeological Museum of Argos, Argos.