Magistra Christeson Speaks at the Parthenon

MBA veteran Latin and French teacher Anne Christeson spoke July 23 at the opening reception for artist Rachel McCampbell's exhibit WOMEN IN MYTHOLOGY: The Power of the Feminine in Ancient Tales. Mrs. Christeson, a friend and neighbor of the artist, served as the academic consultant for the exhibit after having collaborated with Ms. McCampbell as the project developed. In her role as academic consultant, Mrs. Christeson wrote the text for the catalog, which can be purchased in the Parthenon's gift shop, and also wrote the explanatory comments that accompany the paintings in the exhibit.

In her prepared remarks to the large opening reception crowd, Mrs. Christeson spoke eloquently about the role of goddesses in Greek mythology and how their functions differ significantly from the more familiar roles of their male counterparts. Her remarks, in pdf format, can be read by clicking here.The exhibit will run through November 17, 2010 in the East Gallery of the Nashville Parthenon.

More information can be found on the Parthenon's website by clicking here.