Abstract / Synopsis
Hypatia of Alexandria was the most famous woman mathematician of antiquity, and her story is as relevant now as it was in her day. This play tells her story. While the events in the play are based closely on extant historical texts, inspiring excerpts from classical works by Porphyry, Plotinus, Aristotle and Plato are woven into the action to further the plot and add to the classical mood. Dance and music, including an Homeric hymn, add to the artistic texture.
DOI
10.5642/jhummath.TGTB9022
Recommended Citation
Daniel S. Helman, "Hypatia's Math: A Play," Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, Volume 14 Issue 1 (January 2024), pages 339-390. DOI: 10.5642/jhummath.TGTB9022. Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/vol14/iss1/29
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