In this online lecture, historian and perfumer Nuri McBride will explore the role of olfaction and odour in ancient Greek mythology.
About this Event

Ancient Greek stories and myths are laced with odours, from divine to disgusting. In Anointed with Ambrosia: Scent in Greek Myth, Nuri McBride of Atropos Parfums will explore the ancient Greek sensorium through its stories. This exploration will focus on the sensory knowledge embedded in these tales and how olfaction was used as a tool of myth-making.

We will learn how to smell a god and how the gods used odour for benevolent, mischievous, and malevolent purposes. The session will approach Greece's aromatic landscape from a mythopoetic perspective and examine how odours could create chaos or order in the Hellenistic world.

Finally, there will be a brief discussion on the use of fragrant materials and perfumes in ritual and magic as a means of divine persuasion.

*Two optional take-home exercises (writing and scent-making) are also included in the course to help ground the student’s senses in the material.

Who Should Take This Class

You will love this class if you are...

interested in the history and cultural impact of odours and fragrances
want to learn more about the Hellenistic mythos
a mythology fan who wants to learn how to explore myths through your senses
a perfume enthusiast who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of scent
a fragrance maker seeking inspiration.

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Class Particulars

This lecture will be presented live via Zoom on April 30th at 8:00 pm (20:00) GMT+3. Attendees can join the lecture using the link provided via our notification email sent out 12 hours before the lecture. To ensure that our emails don't get marked as spam, please add [email protected] to your contact list. The lecture recording will be accessible to general admission attendees for 14 days. Student participation is highly encouraged but optional.

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Tickets are non-transferable
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You cannot purchase a general admission ticket after a class has ended in order to access the recording or class materials.
Exercises and learning materials are strictly for the use of attendees.
Recordings and materials are available to general admission attendees for 14 calendar days after the class. Unfortunately, data limitations currently require us to delete recordings after 14 days. Failure to watch the video within that period is not grounds for a refund.
We have a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Abusive behaviour directed towards speakers or fellow attendees will result in immediate ejection from the class and barring from future events.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].