In this article, we discuss the general parameters of archaeological work in Boeotia and the legendary/mythical landscape of Thebes. We showcase select special programs launched by the Archaeological Service in educating the public and shaping public perceptions of antiquity in Boeotia. We then take a different approach, gauging the reception of and nature of engagement with the past from the perspective of the contemporary community and elementary school children attempting to identify personal, nuanced understandings and myths about the past, in tandem with archaeology-emanating narratives about Boeotian antiquity.

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