Wednesday May 27, 2026, 7pm
The AAIA Hostel, Promachou 2, 11742 Makriyanni, 4th floor
Please, register by sending an email to aaia@otenet.gr
Hellenism and Indigenous Australia are so different, yet so close at the same time. Delving into the fundamentals of myth-telling and philosophy, on the one hand, and the sacredness of dreaming stories and knowledge practices, on the other, the talk will bring forth both the differences and similarities between two ancient life-worlds. Even though the Hellenic experience focuses on Physis as a single unifying reality and Indigenous peoples in Australia affirm the irreducible multiplicity of Place the difference between the two is largely one of emphasis. There has always been an Indigenous philosophy of the Land and a Hellenic spirituality of Being!
Dr Vassilis Adrahtas is the Convenor of Greek Studies at UNSW.
Dr. Adrahta’s specialisation is in the History of Religions, Byzantine Philosophy, Patristics and Indigenous Studies. Since 2001 he has taught at several universities both in Australia and in Greece. He is the author and editor of 12 books. He has also published and researched extensively on Greek Australian diaspora and migration studies. He is Co-founder and General Manager of Actions and Programs at Unity in Philia, a non-for-profit that promotes Greek – Australian friendship and global cultural connectivity.
