ISAC Lecture, Carolina Lopez Ruiz

The Phoenicians Strike Back! Carolina López-Ruiz, Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Religions and Mythology in the Divinity School and the Department of Classics, University of Chicago Revisit the Phoenicians in Iberia and celebrate ISAC’s participation in the Málaga project as we welcome Carolina López-Ruiz, Professor of Ancient Mediterranean Religions and Mythology in the Divinity School and the Department of Classics. López-Ruiz’s research centers around comparative mythology and cultural exchange in the ancient Mediterranean, exploring the idea that mythological narratives and religious practices act as loci for cultural exchange and provide mechanisms for groups in close contact to negotiate tensions, adopt to change, and bolster their resilience. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: http://bit.ly/2AWGgF7