Honam University HR Research Institute Hosts Lecture on the Story of "Odyssey"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] The Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Honam University recently held a public lecture titled "For the Recovery of Everyday Life: Homeros' " by inviting Professor Park Jeong-min (Department of Philosophy, Chonnam National University) as a lecturer in the institute's online meeting room, the institute announced on the 25th.

As part of the Korea Research Foundation's Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Support Project (Principal Investigator Yoon Young), Professor Park Jeong-min introduced, following his previous lecture, stories about the recovery of everyday life after the war, revealing the hidden sides of honorable warriors depicted in the Iliad.

He explained, "The story of the Odysseia shows the lonely aftermath of heroes who fought in the war, focusing more on ordinary daily life, being with family, and the sense of happiness rather than the lives of warriors."

While the Iliad, introduced in his previous lecture, emphasizes heroic exploits, the Odysseia values ordinary daily life and analyzes in depth the aspects different from 'honor,' which was considered the highest value by ancient Greeks.

This public lecture series has been held seven times from the 17th of last month to the 22nd of this month, focusing on mythology, culture, and philosophical literacy.

On the 26th, invited lecturer Lee Seon-pil will give a cultural literacy lecture titled "Reading Animal Rights through Culture: Breaking Down the Zoo Fence."

Civilians who wish to participate can check the lecture schedule through the Honam University Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences website.

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