Replay: Webinar Deities of the Past, Interpretations of Today
This first webinar of 2026 brings together researchers from the major research programme Les Fabriques de l’antique to discuss contemporary reconstructions of ancient polytheistic religions, often grouped under the term ‘neo-paganism’.
The webinars organised by PSL University’s Major Research Programmes provide a forum for reflection on the key issues facing contemporary research.
This first webinar of 2026 brings together researchers from the major research programme Les Fabriques de l’antique to discuss contemporary reconstructions of ancient polytheistic religions, often grouped under the term ‘neo-paganism’. The discussion explores new interpretations of ancient myths and traditions, as well as the links between ritual practices, academic knowledge and current uses of archaeological sites.
The session was introduced by El Mouhoub Mouhoud, President of PSL University, and Michel Hochmann, President of EPHE-PSL, and was moderated by Stéphane Verger, Deputy Vice-President for Arts & Humanities within the Research, Science & Society Vice-Presidency at PSL University.
With the participation of:
This first webinar of 2026 brings together researchers from the major research programme Les Fabriques de l’antique to discuss contemporary reconstructions of ancient polytheistic religions, often grouped under the term ‘neo-paganism’. The discussion explores new interpretations of ancient myths and traditions, as well as the links between ritual practices, academic knowledge and current uses of archaeological sites.
The session was introduced by El Mouhoub Mouhoud, President of PSL University, and Michel Hochmann, President of EPHE-PSL, and was moderated by Stéphane Verger, Deputy Vice-President for Arts & Humanities within the Research, Science & Society Vice-Presidency at PSL University.
With the participation of:
- Jean-Pierre BRACH, Emeritus Director of Studies, EPHE - PSL
- François QUANTIN, Director of Studies, EPHE - PSL
- Valentina VAPNARSKY, Research Director at the CNRS and Director of Studies, EPHE – PSL