The Return of the Horned God

Schedule

Wed Feb 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

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Gresham College | London, EN

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Until the nineteenth century, the favourite ancient pagan gods in Western culture were those related to human qualities and activities.
About this Event

Until the nineteenth century, the favourite ancient pagan gods in Western culture were those related to human qualities and activities. During that century, especially in Britain, attention switched to a horned divinity associated with the countryside and wild nature, often personified as the Greek Pan. This lecture explores how and why this happened, and the impact on British culture, when the full subversive potential of this deity as a force for personal liberation became realised. It also shows how the image subsequently evolved from a classical god into an archetype.

A lecture by  Professor Ronald Hutton

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit:  gres.hm/horned-god

Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/support/ 

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