Ellie Mackin Roberts
Biographic Data
| ID | 4244152 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ellie Mackin Roberts |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ellie Mackin |
| FAMILY NAME | Roberts |
| SIGNATURE | ROBERTS E M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bristol |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8958-3905 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
(Re)appraising the Parthenon Frieze
This study examines the Ionic frieze of the Parthenon, focussing on the concept of ‘Divinespace’ and ‘Mortalspace’ within its artistic composition. I examine how divinities and mortal figures are depicted in specifically designated spaces and how they intersect during the Panathenaic procession. Notably, two gods, Aphrodite and Hermes, are observed crossing into ‘Mortalspace’, identified by the two groups of athlothetai —officials responsible for…
The Cave of Laughlessness, sensory deprivation, and cognitive depletion at Eleusis
This article explores the intersection of sensory perception, emotional experience, and ritual practice within the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, specifically focusing on the ‘Cave of Laughlessness’. The author offers a unique perspective on sensory exaggeration, highlighting the heightened awareness of sensory input. The study delves into the experiential aspects of the Mysteries, considering the cognitive and emotional states induced by the ritu…
Embodied Wearing
This study examines the role of clothing in the worship of Artemis in ancient Athens and its surrounding region, focusing on the sensory and embodied experience of dress in religious practice. Using the framework of Haptic Religion, which foregrounds touch-based sensory engagement, the study analyzes two primary sources: the Brauron Clothing Catalogue, a series of inscriptions from the mid-fourth century BCE, and epigrams describing dedications o…
Underworld Gods in Ancient Greek Religion
This volume presents a case for how and why people in archaic and classical Greece worshipped Underworld gods. These gods are often portrayed as malevolent and transgressive, giving an impression that ancient worshippers derived little or no benefit from developing ongoing relationships with them. In this book, the first book-length study that focuses on Underworld gods as an integral part of the religious landscape of the period, Mackin Roberts …
Girls Playing Persephone (in Marriage and Death)
Arguably, the most famous myth told about Persephone is her abduction and marriage to Hades. The story clearly articulates the strong connection between marriage and death, and this episode became significant in both literature and religious practice in the wider classical Greek world. Reference to the story of Persephone’s abduction came to be used as a shorthand for evoking this connection, particularly in myth. This paper discusses two particu…
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Girls Playing Persephone (in Marriage and Death)
Arguably, the most famous myth told about Persephone is her abduction and marriage to Hades. The story clearly articulates the strong connection between marriage and death, and this episode became significant in both literature and religious practice in the wider classical Greek world. Reference to the story of Persephone’s abduction came to be used as a shorthand for evoking this connection, particularly in myth. This paper discusses two particu…
Underworld Gods in Ancient Greek Religion
This volume presents a case for how and why people in archaic and classical Greece worshipped Underworld gods. These gods are often portrayed as malevolent and transgressive, giving an impression that ancient worshippers derived little or no benefit from developing ongoing relationships with them. In this book, the first book-length study that focuses on Underworld gods as an integral part of the religious landscape of the period, Mackin Roberts …
The Cave of Laughlessness, sensory deprivation, and cognitive depletion at Eleusis
This article explores the intersection of sensory perception, emotional experience, and ritual practice within the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries, specifically focusing on the ‘Cave of Laughlessness’. The author offers a unique perspective on sensory exaggeration, highlighting the heightened awareness of sensory input. The study delves into the experiential aspects of the Mysteries, considering the cognitive and emotional states induced by the ritu…
Embodied Wearing
This study examines the role of clothing in the worship of Artemis in ancient Athens and its surrounding region, focusing on the sensory and embodied experience of dress in religious practice. Using the framework of Haptic Religion, which foregrounds touch-based sensory engagement, the study analyzes two primary sources: the Brauron Clothing Catalogue, a series of inscriptions from the mid-fourth century BCE, and epigrams describing dedications o…
(Re)appraising the Parthenon Frieze
This study examines the Ionic frieze of the Parthenon, focussing on the concept of ‘Divinespace’ and ‘Mortalspace’ within its artistic composition. I examine how divinities and mortal figures are depicted in specifically designated spaces and how they intersect during the Panathenaic procession. Notably, two gods, Aphrodite and Hermes, are observed crossing into ‘Mortalspace’, identified by the two groups of athlothetai —officials responsible for…
Art (4 works) · Classical Antiquity Studies (3 works) · History (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies (2 works) · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works) · ancient (1 works) · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology (1 works) · Ancient history (1 works)