Aslak Rostad

Aslak Rostad is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. He holds dual departmental affiliations in the Department of Historical and Classical Studies and the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. His research focuses on classical philology, Greek rhetoric, ancient history, and religious studies, with specialized expertise in figures like Lucian of Samosata, Hesiod, and Homer. He also explores modern manifestations of secret societies, particularly Freemasonry and fraternal organizations in Norway.

Rostad earned his PhD in 2006 from the University of Bergen with a thesis on religious transgressions in Greek cultic regulations. His teaching includes courses on ancient literature, rhetoric, and religious history (e.g., GRE1101, ANT1101). He has supervised multiple master’s theses on topics ranging from classical texts to religious symbolism.

His research spans ancient religious practices, including Lydian-Phrygian propitiatory inscriptions, and modern interpretations of classical myths. He is known for his translations of classical works (e.g., Hesiod’s *Theogony* and Lucian’s satires) and for engaging with public discourse on topics like Freemasonry’s cultural perception. Rostad frequently collaborates with academic and cultural institutions, delivering lectures at festivals like SPOR and appearing in media discussing ancient texts and modern conspiracy theories.