Sophus Helle is a Danish scholar and translator specialising in ancient literature, with a focus on Mesopotamian poetry. He is known for his Danish translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh and writes about epic poetry and the cultural history of war. He lectures on ancient texts for both academic and general audiences.
Scholar Sophus Helle explores Homer's Odyssey and how ancient epic literature depicts war and its lasting psychological impact on survivors.
Cultural historian Sophus Helle explores Beowulf - the epic masterpiece about the Gothic hero's battle against the monster Grendel and the poem's enduring influence on modern literature, from Tolkien to George R.R. Martin.