Dr. Laurel Bowman

Biography

Laurel M. Bowman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Victoria. She holds a PhD from UCLA and specializes in Greek literature, particularly tragedy and Hellenistic literature such as epigrams. Her research interests encompass themes like literature and gender, classical myth, and reception studies, particularly within popular culture contexts. Dr. Bowman has supervised numerous MA students on topics ranging from women's subjectivity in Euripides' works to the examination of war trauma in Sophocles. She has also co-edited significant academic contributions that delve into visualizing antiquity and has presented papers at various academic conferences, focusing on topics like Joss Whedon's works and myth mapping. Her recent publications include contributions to literary anthologies and journals, with translations and analyses of Greek poetry. Active in public scholarship, she engages with audiences about the intersections of myth and contemporary culture. Dr. Bowman maintains an active academic profile and continues to work on new projects that explore the complexities of ancient texts and their modern interpretations.

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