The FRYKTORIES present in the "Analysis Book" chapter, Ms. Evrinomi Gavra Nomiko, Ph.D. candidate of the University of Athens and author.. in the presentation of the book entitled: THE MYSTERIOUS INTERPRETATION OF THE ODYSSEY based on the philosophy of the Neoplatons. The recording was made at the school of ancient Greek IDEOTHEATRONS Epiktitos 1, 116 35 Pagrati ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------- Brief presentation of the speech The book THE MYSTERIOUS INTERPRETATION OF THE ODYSSEY BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEOPLATONICS attempts an allegorical interpretation of the Odyssey, considered as a riddle about the soul , based on the scattered interpretive approaches of the Neoplatonists, who tried to delve into the high meanings of the Epics by tracing their initiatory dimension and delivering a philosophical teaching, which dictates a correspondingly high philosophical life. According to the allegorical interpretation, Odysseus is the symbol of the soul, which carries within it the divine spark of the mind. His journey symbolizes the initiatory course of every human soul, which strives to overcome all the obstacles placed before it by the density of physicality, material nature and the false world of phenomena. Through the 12 stations of Ulysses, it is revealed how man will manage to tame his instincts, eliminate egoism and vanity, acquire a firm will, avoid the deceptive allure of material pleasures, defeat his fear death and "closing his ears to the sirens" of the world of matter, with the power of knowledge and virtue he acquired, to return one day to his true homeland, the spiritual world. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Biography of the speaker Evrynomi Gavra is a lawyer, PhD candidate of the University of Athens and author. He directs the philosophical and publishing organization IDEOTHEATRO-HELLINIKO PNEUMA, together with its founder Radamanthy Anastasakis. Since 2003, he has been organizing the school's ancient Greek and philosophy courses as well as events on ancient Greek culture. He has translated, edited and commented on a large number of texts of the magazine and the books published by IDEOTHEATRON. He has also presented over 7,000 lectures on ancient Greek literature and language. He has translated into modern Greek and commented on the works: IAMBLICHU ON THE MYSTERIES AND ON THE THEORY OF ORPHEUS HYMNS OF CEBITUS PYNAX OF PYTHAGOREON HEARTS AND SYMBOLS He has written the books: THE MYSTERIOUS INTERPRETATION OF THE ODYSSEY INTRODUCTION TO THE MYSTERIOUS PHILOSOPHY He has participated in a series of television shows on the subject of the ancient Greek language and philosophy. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------- The Fryctories warmly thank the IDEOTHEATRO-HELLINIKO PNEUMA, Mr. Radamanthy Anastasakis and Mrs. Evrynomi Gavras for the recording invitation and permission to post in the media ------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- For any information or complaint, please inform us on the main website: http://www.fryktories.net.