Scholars from around the world will convene to compose a more complete and nuanced understanding of what is involved in the concept of Ovidianism.
Scholars hailing from the University of Virginia, Princeton, Cambridge and the the University of Santiago, among others, will speak at the event.
Seventeen presentations will take place over the course of three days.
All events for the conference on Ovid and Ovidianism will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel.
Conference registration includes meals and receptions, in additon to the Ovid presentations.