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About this Event
One of the oldest Greco-Roman myths involves Ariadne giving a ball of wool (a clew) to Theseus to help him solve the riddle of the labyrinth. In this talk Dr Clarke explores the close connection of women with wool-working (spinning, weaving) in the ancient world and discuss the metaphorical implications of this association. We will see how in myth and poetry spinning and weaving are used to present female forms of knowledge and how they offer alternate ways of communication when more conventional paths are blocked. The talk will be followed by a morning tea.
Date: Monday, 22nd of July
Time: 11am-1pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace, The University of Adelaide, LOT 1207 North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia
AUD 0.00