Badger Talk: Truth and Fiction in Greek and American Mythology

Name: Badger Talk: Truth and Fiction in Greek and American Mythology
Start: 2026-03-31T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Lodge Geneva National

Schedule

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lodge Geneva National | Lake Geneva, WI

A myth is usually assumed to be false, but myths also convey important truths about the past and present. This talk demonstrates the power of myth, in both ancient Greece and modern America, to communicate deeply held beliefs about important historical figures, such as Alexander the Great and George Washington.
Join us for this fascinating presentation by Dr. Jeffery Beneker, Professor of Classics at UW-Madison, at Lodge Geneva National. This program was made possible by UW-Madison Badger Talks, the Lake Geneva Public Library, Fontana Public Library, and Barrett Memorial Library (Williams Bay), and Lodge Geneva National.