Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 2021, Greek and Latin

This project takes advantage of modern trauma theory to develop a new reading and understanding of Ovid's first book of exile poetry, the Tristia. Using trauma theory, clinical research data, and traditional philology, this paper demonstrates that the language that Ovid uses to describe his experience of banishment and life in exile reveals that this period of his life included several potentially traumatic events. Shoshanna Felman's and Dori Laub's concepts of testimony and witnessing, strongly influenced the reading of the text as a reflection of the poet's personal experiences instead of either literal facts or empty artifice as scholars have previously done. This approach opens up new ways of understanding Ovid's experiences from the time that his banishment was announced through the third year of his exile. Through the lens of trauma theory, this project discovers how Ovid understood and expressed his separation from Rome, sense of self, relationship to poetry and language, and methods of coping with the pain.

Committee: William Batstone (Advisor); Zoe Plakias (Other); Julia Nelson-Hawkins (Committee Member); Dana Munteanu (Committee Member) Subjects: Classical Studies; Comparative Literature

MA, Kent State University, 2019, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies

By examining feminine speech within the corpus of love elegies composed throughout the Augustan period, especially those written by Tibullus, Sulpicia, Propertius, and Ovid, one can determine various stylistic uses of female characters within the entire corpus. In addition to this, while his writings were penned a generation before the others, the works of Catullus will be examined as well, due to the influence his works had on the Augustan Elegists. This examination will begin identifying and detailing every instance of speech within the elegies from a female source, and exploring when, how, and why they are used. The majority of the elegies in which these instances occur are briefer, more veristic in nature, although longer, more polished examples exist as well; both types are examined. Except for Sulpicia, these poets are male and present the majority of their elegies from a masculine point of view; this influence is also examined.

Committee: Jennifer Larson Dr. (Advisor); Brian Harvey Dr. (Committee Member); Sarah Harvey Dr. (Committee Member) Subjects: Classical Studies; Gender Studies; Language

MA, University of Cincinnati, 1999, Arts and Sciences : Classics

At some point in the fourth century B.C., anatomical votive terracottas began to be dedicated in sanctuaries in central Italy. Thousands of replicas of body parts have been found in votive deposits in these sanctuaries, left to deities as requests or thank offerings for healing. The spread of the anatomical votive terracotta phenomenon has been attributed to the colonisation of central Italy by the Romans. In addition, parallels have been drawn to the similar short-lived phenomenon at the Asklepieion at Corinth where models of body parts were also dedicated in the context of a healing cult. After a general introduction to the historical and physical context of the anatomical votive terracotta phenomenon, this thesis examines the link to Corinth and suggests how the practice was first transmitted to Italy. Votive evidence of early date and peculiar typology found in situ from the sanctuary at Gravisca on the south coast of Etruria suggests contact with Greeks who would have been familiar with the practice of dedicating anatomical votive terracottas at Corinth. From its point of introduction to central Italy in southern Etruria, the practice of dedicating anatomical votive terracottas spread to Rome along the communication arteries of the developing Roman road system. This thesis also examines why Asklepios, introduced to Rome in 293 B.C., had limited influence on healing cults in central Italy.

Committee: Dr. Charles Rose (Advisor) Subjects:

Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 2012, Civil Engineering

This research focuses on the construction process of the Colosseum, the famous ancient Roman amphitheater, by digitally recreating the step-by-step processes that would have been involved in the construction process, demonstrating that the process of retracing the construction of such a large and complex monument presents a variety of challenges. Computer-generated imagery, or CGI, has long been used to recreate ancient structures based on literature and archaeological evidence. Most of the simulations that are generated, however, focus primarily on the appearance of the structures upon completion and during use. Given enough data, computer graphics can serve as an effective tool in simulating the construction of ancient monuments as well, which is demonstrated via the digital (re)construction of the Colosseum as mentioned previously. Through extensive research and on-site analysis, enough dimensions for the construction process and the architectural features and concepts that such a simulation will likely entail can be obtained to create relatively accurate representations, which will in turn serve as a breeding ground for theories concerning their design, construction, and ability to withstand the test of time. In this case, the background of the study is presented in the form of the history of Roman architecture in general and especially of theaters such as the amphitheater, the category which the Colosseum belongs to. This clarification provides a starting point for the research, and forms the precedent for most of the ideas that will be employed. The background of the simulation includes software, in this case Autodesk Inventor, which provides an ideal balance of user-friendliness and complexity handling. Coupling this is a structural analysis of the monument that provides the key dimensions and features that are present in the actual model. With this in mind, the creation of the model, using the functionality of the user interface, is compared to the actual co (open full item for complete abstract)

Committee: Franklin Croft (Advisor); William Wolfe (Committee Member); Richard Freuler (Committee Member) Subjects: Civil Engineering; Computer Science