26 April 2024 to 05 January 2025
This fascinating exhibition is devoted to Achilles, a legendary hero of Greek mythology who became famous for his bravery and courage during the Trojan War. The various items on display for this exhibition (mosaics, vases, sarcophagus, etc.) will guide visitors through the key moments in the life of this hero, from his birth to the city walls of Troy, not-to-mention his escape to Skyros island, and finally his death caused by a arrow to the heel. The story of Achilles’ life is closely linked to the Trojan War and so the exhibition also details the origins of this legendary battle. Visitors can learn all about this saga, detailed by Homer’s epic poem entitled Iliad, thanks to a selection of 100 exceptional pieces and a unique, monumental, digital fresco!
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– Achilles and the Trojan War
Guided tour
Theme Exhibition “Achilles and the Trojan War”
Excerpt: A fascinating tour to discover the legend of Achilles and the origins of the Trojan War. From 27 April, every Saturday and Sunday – 2:30pm …
– Family tour & workshop for children aged 3-5 : “Achilles and emotions”
Jeune public
Theme Exhibition “Achilles and the Trojan War”
Excerpt: This tour is an invitation for young children and their parents to discover the story of Achilles and the Trojan War through the emotions felt by the main characters. Jealousy, anger, love, sadness… children will be invited to explore a whole host of emotions! As part of the ‘Achilles & the Trojan War’ exhibition …
– Conference – Achilles at the crossroads of ancient texts: a model of heroic ambivalence – By Flore Kimmel-Clauzet and Aline Estèves
Conférence
Theme Exhibition “Achilles and the Trojan War”
Free
Excerpt: « The best of the Achaeans » (Iliad, 1.412) displayed extraordinary strength and intelligence. But the account of his achievements highlights some worrying behaviour: his bouts of excessive violence irritated Gods and allies. Other episodes such as his transvestism on Skyros raises queries related to gender. We will discuss this notion of fundamental ambivalence of the character, as…
– Exceptional evening event : The night of pop: pop culture and epic stories of heroism!
Theme Exhibition “Achilles and the Trojan War”
Excerpt: For this exceptional evening, the Musée de la Romanité is going POP! An event devoted to the themes of pop culture and epic stories of heroism, two topics that seem to be worlds apart… But this never-before-seen evening event held as part of the ‘Achilles and the Trojan War’ exhibition, is going to prove this theory…
