Archaeology and Classical LanguagesArchaeology and Classical LanguagesWomen of achievement: authors, cooks and painters in the 18th century (Thur 2 - 4pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The 18th century in western Europe saw many exceptional women achieve great renown in the field of literature and painting. This course focusses on the achievements of six women from very different backgrounds: the writers Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, Elizabeth Craven, Elizabeth Raffald and Hannah Glasse and the painters Therese Concordia Maron (born Mengs) and Mary Moser. Number of Meetings 3 Course Leader Dr Georgina Muskett CRN 28259/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £50/Concession £30 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
The Great Goddesses of Ancient Egypt (Tuesday 11am - 1pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped strong female deities, some of whom had qualities associated with nurturing, motherhood and rebirth, while others were linked to warfare. Using a variety of evidence, including texts and iconographic, this course will examine the roles and functions these goddesses played in the lives of the ancient Egyptians. Number of Meetings 6 Course Leader Dr Joanne Backhouse CRN 28116/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Standard Fee: £95/Concession £50 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
The Gods of Ancient Egypt: Protection by Day and Night (Saturday 10am - 3pm)DescriptionPlease note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. The ancient Egyptians worshipped a pantheon of gods, some of which were deemed to protect them in the afterlife, while others defended them from evil in the home. This day school will examine the roles of Osiris and Anubis, the preeminent funerary gods and Bes and Taweret deities of the domestic realm. We will examine a variety of evidence, including tomb scenes, stelae, statues and texts in translation. We will consider the roles the gods played and how they were worshipped. Participants will gain skills enabling them to evaluate ancient sources and develop knowledge of the multifaceted nature of the divine in ancient Egypt. No prior knowledge is required only an inquisitive mind. Number of Meetings 1 Course Leader Dr Joanne Backhouse CRN 28119/ALGY000 Course FeesCourse Fee: Full Fee: £50 Click here for information on our fee bands and further enrolment information
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