POPULAR RECEPTIONS OF CLASSICAL ANTIQUITYaf Christian Thrue Djurslev, Jens A. Krasilnikoff og Vinnie Nørskov, & Jens A. Krasilnikoff

The present volume offers a fresh take on classical antiquity’s enduring presence in popular culture. It is structured around three key themes – historical receptions, comics, and contemporary society – covering a wide variety of material from literature and art to music and media. It also provides new methodological considerations for anyone interested in classical reception. One particularly innovative aspect of the volume is the special attention to the Danish experience of the ancient world. What role does classical antiquity play in Denmark?