• Lecture: "The Sanctuary of Apollo in Kourion (Limassol): From Forest Spirit to Apollo-Caesar, the Emperor's Lover, and Ancient Emojis"
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    19.02.2025
    In this lecture, we will delve into the history of the Temple of Apollo Hylates in Kourion, exploring ancient inscriptions found in the sanctuary to understand what the temple looked like, how a local deity transformed into Apollo-Caesar, who made offerings and reported to the god—from ordinary worshippers to Roman emperors—and why Apollo was revered not only as the patron of forests, medicine, and war but also of wine.
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