Explore how Ovid uses acrostic encouragement to frame Phaethon’s epic journey in the Metamorphoses, in an online talk delivered by Julia Hejduk. Join without being a member; email Syrithe Pugh to receive the online link.
This online talk is part of the Classical Association of Scotland - Aberdeen & North of Scotland branch lecture programme and is delivered by Julia Hejduk. The talk explores ‘Dare Hard Things: Acrostic Encouragement for Phaethon’s Epic Journey in the Metamorphoses’, offering a close look at classical literature and scholarship through the lens of Ovid’s poem and its storytelling techniques.
The event is suitable for anyone with an interest in the ancient world, classical texts, or literary analysis. It forms part of a wider programme of talks, and attendees are welcome to join online without needing to be a member.
The organisers also note that you can attend any or all of the talks in the season.
To receive the online link, participants should email Syrithe Pugh at the address provided on the page. If you have an institutional email account, you are asked to use it when making the request.
Julia Hejduk
17 November 2026
17 November 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
No fee is stated for attending this online talk; membership is not required.
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