Tam Maxwell
Tam is researching the Orphic-Dionysiac cult and how their beliefs reflect ancient Greek ideas about the identity of the soul after death.
MA Candidate in Classical Studies
School of Languages and Cultures
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Philosophy – Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classical Studies (First Class) – Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Profile
Tam is a MA candidate in Classical Studies researching ancient Greek religion and cult. Their research focuses on the Orphic-Dionysiac cult, specifically looking at archaeological evidence buried with members of the cult referred to as Orphic gold leaves. These gold leaves give directions for the underworld and examining the role of the goddess of Memory (Mnemosyne) in them alongside philosophical and mythological works of the time can shed light on how the ancient Greeks conceptualised the identity of the soul after death.
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