Mireia Movellán Luis

Mireia Movellán Luis is a Professor in the Department of Classical Philology at the Universitat de València, Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. She is a member of the GIRLC Research Group on the Reception of Classical Literatures. Her academic foundation includes a Doctorate in Ancient World Studies from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a Master’s in Classical Philology from UAM, and undergraduate degrees in History (UAB) and Classical Philology (UB).

Her research centers on Latin Philology and the reception of classical literature, particularly focusing on pseudo-historical and forged texts from antiquity. Key areas include the Ephemeris belli Troiani of Dictys of Crete, hagiographic narratives such as the Lives of Saints Pelagia and Mary of Egypt, and the evolution of mythological motifs like the dream of the pregnant mother or the Perseus-Medusa myth. She investigates how narrative authority is constructed through strategies like the 'found manuscript' topos and how classical myths are reinterpreted across time, including in modern media like Hollywood films and video games.

Her recent publications (2011–2022) reflect a consistent engagement with themes of historiography, literary forgery, and cultural reception. Notable works examine the genealogical structure of the Ephemeris, the figure of Medea as a 'femme fatale', and Achilles in contemporary war cinema. Her research demonstrates a diachronic approach, bridging ancient texts with their later interpretations.

She has collaborated on publications with scholars such as Javier Martinez and Juan Piquero, contributing to edited volumes and conference proceedings. Her work appears in journals and collections related to classical studies, historiography, and literary reception.