Maria G. Spathi

Margo Tytus Fellow, University of Cincinnati

Maria Spathi is a classical field archaeologist. She held a Stanley J. Seeger fellowship at Princeton for autumn 2023 and is currently a Margo Tytus fellow at Cincinnati. Her research focuses on the material culture of the Greek world. She works mainly with archaeological sources, and, within this vast field, specialises in material from ancient sacred sites, discussing its interpretation in relation to archaeological context, specific rituals and textual evidence.

BOOKS BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR

Apotropaia and Phylakteria: Confronting Evil in Ancient Greece

ed. Maria G. Spathi

The belief in the existence of evil forces was part of ancient everyday life and a phenomenon deeply embedded in popular thought of the Greek world. Stemming from a conference held in Athens in June 2021, this volume addresses the apotropaia and phylakteria from different perspectives: via literary sources, archaeological material, and iconography. READ MORE

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