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The core principle of EPEL/WoPoLiS is the research and study of the literary works that form the foundation of Greek philology, which are a crucial aspect of Greek cultural identity and define its place within a broader historical and cultural context. The impact of classical studies on the modern era, particularly through the reception of ancient works by later literary traditions, represents one of the most dynamic research trends in the humanities, especially within classical studies. Therefore, the Workshop aims to highlight the convergence and potential collaboration of different branches of the humanities, unified by the common thread of classical poetry.

EPEL/WoPoLiS will explore and highlight the significance of continuity and the various forms of reception of Greek philology and literature across different eras and cultures. In doing so, it will support, through specific practices, the long-standing belief in the Western world: that ancient Greek literary production—through its continuations and expansions in late antiquity, the rise of Christian thought, its Byzantine and medieval adaptations, and the Renaissance origins of modern European thought—serves as the fertile foundation of modern Western culture, philosophy, and the arts.

EPEL/WoPoLiS will meet the research and educational needs of Greek philology and literature by promoting the study of ancient Greek poetry—from the Homeric epics to late antiquity—as well as Greek literary discourse. It will also examine the continuity, influence, and reception of these works in later periods of both Greek and global literature. Key areas of focus include: Greek poetic discourse in its synchronic and diachronic aspects, poetic art in theory and practice, the reception of Greek poetry and its relationship with other literatures, ancient drama as a performative art, the performativity of literary discourse in theory and practice, rhetoric and communication, the intersection of music and literature, digital applications, ethnomusicology, the revival of ancient Greek music, and the visual and auditory dissemination of literary discourse through other visual arts.

Beginning with Greek Antiquity as its foundation, EPEL/WoPoLiS aims to promote and organize a series of interdisciplinary events that span both scientific and artistic fields. These initiatives will engage not only the academic and research community of the University but also a broader audience beyond its walls.

Director

Flora P. Manakidou, Professor of Greek, Dep. of Greek, Democritus University