Shame and Vulnerability: Key to Achilles Leaving His Tent

Name: Shame and Vulnerability: Key to Achilles Leaving His Tent
Start: 2026-07-02T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-02T11:30:00-04:00
Location: 212 Gettysburg Ave, Mt Gretna, PA 17064, United States

Thu Jul 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am UTC-04:00

212 Gettysburg Ave, Mt Gretna, PA 17064, United States | Mount Gretna

Publisher/HostMt. Gretna, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua

Shame and Vulnerability: Key to Achilles Leaving His Tent
Brené Brown didn't discover the link between vulnerability and resilience — Homer explored it 2,800 years ago. Join Jennifer Besse for a fascinating look at how the Iliad tackles shame, toxic masculinity, and the courage it takes to let our guard down. If you think ancient literature has nothing to say to us today, this one might change your mind.
📍 Hall of Philosophy, 212 Gettysburg Ave, Mount Gretna, PA 17064
📅 Thursday, July 2 · 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated!