Mariano Valverde Sanchez

Mariano Valverde Sánchez is a Professor at the University of Murcia’s Department of Classical Philology, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on Greek Philology, Homeric tradition, textual criticism of ancient manuscripts, and mythological narratives in classical and modern literature. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Murcia with a thesis on El aition en las Argonaúticas de Apolonio de Rodas (1986), which examines the function of ritual obligation in Apollonius’ epic. His work emphasizes the transmission and interpretation of classical texts through medieval manuscripts and their recontextualization in later European literature.

Key contributions include his in-depth analysis of the Codex Matritensis BN 4565 of the Odyssey (2020), a critical revision of Allen’s Homeric edition (2018), and studies on the mythological reception of Idomeneo’s tale in Spanish theater (2016). He has co-edited volumes such as Koinòs Lógos: Homenaje al profesor J. García López (2006) and authored monographs like El mito de Idomeneo (2016), which traces the myth’s evolution from antiquity to the 18th century.

His research often bridges classical texts with later literary traditions, analyzing how ancient themes are reinterpreted in modern contexts. He critiques manuscript traditions and their editorial biases, advocating for comprehensive collation and contextual analysis of medieval codices. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his peer-reviewed publications and editorial work reflect significant scholarly engagement.

Labs or collaborative teams are not explicitly mentioned, but his contributions to textual scholarship and co-edited volumes suggest active participation in academic networks. His teaching documents and authored textbooks (e.g., Homero, Odisea, vol. I) indicate pedagogical involvement in classical philology curricula.