Hibernia rescribens: Latin historiography in seventeenth-century Ireland

Erlend Østrem Myklebust (University of Oslo)

Time and place: Oct. 27, 2026 4:15 PM–6:00 PM, GM 452

A round coin in a brownish color with a reddish skin. In the middle of the coin, a harp with a female figure on the long side and a royal crown on top is embossed. The number 1744 and the letters HIBERNIA are also embossed.

Gerald of Wales’ description of Irish kingship ritual (British Library Royal MS 13 B VIII, f. 28b). CC0 1.

Erlend Østrem Myklebust is a Doctoral Research Fellow at IFIKK.

The event is open to the public, and all interested parties are cordially invited to attend. A Zoom link will be provided via the Classics Seminar mailing list. If you would like to subscribe to the list (or present at the seminar), please get in touch with Tor Ivar Østmoe. Following the presentation, we will gather at Café Eckers for drinks and further informal discussions. Everyone is welcome to join (please note that expenses are not covered by the seminar).

Organiser

Faggruppe klassiske språk/Classics Division and Eirik Welo (meeting chair)

Published Sep. 15, 2026 12:01 PM - Last modified Sep. 29, 2026 2:21 PM