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Joanna Bertsekas, Ph.D., “Aeschylus’ Oresteia at The Greek Institute Cambridge MA

March 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

“Aeschylus’ Oresteia: From vendetta and retribution to civil institutions and community strength: a talk in two parts”
Joanna Bertsekas, Ph.D, will summarize briefly Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy and explain the main theme that is the transformation of justice (Dike) from retribution, to the rule of law. Aeschylus wrote his trilogy as the Polis (Athens) was entering the period of direct Democracy and was strengthening its legal and social institutions.
Joanna Bertsekas is a docent at the Museum of Fine Arts where for nine years she has been conducting tours for the Education department. Images of the Oresteia plays by Aeschylus are represented on vases in the MFA’s renowned Ancient Greek collection. The plays still inspire people around the world and the trilogy is frequently performed on stage. Free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

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Date:
March 13, 2017
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Greek Institute
1038 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
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617-547-4770