Monica Cyrino

Monica Silveira Cyrino
Born (1962-05-05) May 5, 1962 (age 62)
OccupationProfessor of Classics
SpouseBrian Patrick Cooke
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisIn the Pithos of Pandora: Images of Disease and Madness for Erotic Experience in Early Greek Poetry (1992)
Doctoral advisorSheila Murnaghan
Academic work
DisciplineClassics
Sub-disciplineClassical reception studies
Institutions

Monica Cyrino is a professor of classics at the University of New Mexico. She is an expert in Classical reception studies, described as a "leading academic" in the field.[1] Her work focuses particularly on modern film and TV, and she has also served as a historical consultant for multiple modern productions.[2][3]

  1. ^ Kelly, Rachael (March 2011). "Whither Quo Vadis? Sienkiewicz's novel in film and television". Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television. 31 (1): 81–83. doi:10.1080/01439685.2011.553407. S2CID 194064100.
  2. ^ Reed Jr., Ollie (26 Jun 1997). "Celluloid gods, Americans' need for real heroes is fueling Hollywood's Greek mythology boom, a UNM classics professor says, and that 'just shows the dynamic nature of myth'". The Albuquerque Tribune. p. 13. Retrieved 27 Dec 2022.
  3. ^ Sandlin, Scott (19 Mar 2001). "Classics Are Cool In UNM Prof's Class, Pop culture serves as a window to the timeless themes of Roman, Greek literature in these popular courses". Albuquerque Journal. p. 1. Retrieved 27 Dec 2022.