Alaya Palamidis

Alaya Palamidis is an Associate Professor at Université Toulouse 2, affiliated with the Patrimoine, Littérature, Histoire (PLH) research unit. Her academic work focuses on ancient Greek religion, particularly the study of divine names, sanctuaries, and religious practices in the ancient Mediterranean world.

Her research interests center on the linguistic and cultural aspects of divine nomenclature in ancient Greece, particularly as reflected in the works of Herodotus and Pausanias. She examines how divine names functioned as both identifiers and etymological markers within Greek religious thought, and how they reflected cultural exchanges between Greece and Egypt. Her work also explores the decay and rehabilitation of sacred spaces, particularly in times of conflict, and investigates the transmission of religious knowledge within ancient Greek sanctuaries. Her comparative studies extend to examining divine hierarchies across Greek and Semitic religious traditions, with particular attention to minor deities and household religion.

Dr. Palamidis's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of language, religion, and cultural identity in the ancient world. Her publications demonstrate expertise in philological analysis, archaeological interpretation, and comparative religious studies, with a particular strength in examining how religious concepts were transmitted and transformed across cultural boundaries.

She has received recognition for her scholarly contributions through invitations to contribute to major edited volumes and to present at international conferences. Her collaborative work with Corinne Bonnet on divine names has been particularly influential in the field.

Dr. Palamidis is an active member of the PLH research team at Université Toulouse 2, where she contributes to the unit's focus on heritage, literature, and history. She participates in interdisciplinary projects that bridge historical, archaeological, and philological approaches to understanding ancient Mediterranean religions. Her work often involves collaboration with international scholars and institutions, reflecting the global nature of classical studies today.