Bouke van der Meer
Senior University Lecturer
- Name
- Dr. L.B. van der Meer
- Telephone
- +31 71 527 2727
- l.b.van.der.meer@arch.leidenuniv.nl
Bouke van der Meer is a Senior University Lecturer at the Faculty of Archaeology.
Office days
Monday to Friday
Postal address
Faculty of Archaeology University of Leiden
PO Box 9514, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
Research
Dr L. Bouke van der Meer is retired associate professor in Classical Archaeology. He has published books and articles (see academia.edu) on Etruscan archaeology and language, among others books on urns with mythological scenes from Volterra, bronze mirrors with epigraphic mythological scenes, the famous Bronze Liver of Piacenza (analysis of a polytheistic system), decorated stone sarcophagi from Etruria (c. 350-200 BC), the Liber linteus Zagrabiensis (the so-called Mummy Wrappings of Zagreb, a linen book with the longest Etruscan ritual text), and Etruscan rituals. He also did research in Ostia Antica (on the use of travertine and on the Domus Fulminata). His monograph Ostia speaks. Inscriptions, buildings and spaces in Rome’s main port appeared in 2012.
He has prepared a publication on The (hanging-)bowl of Oegstgeest.
Ancillary activities
Bouke is foreign member of the Istituto di Studi Etruschi ed Italici, member of the International Scientific Committee for the Corpus Speculorum Etruscorum, of Etruscan Studies, of the Academic Advisory Board of the Graduate Journal of Social Studies, of the Etruscan Foundation Advisory Board (USA) and of Monographs on Antiquity, Louvain: Peeters.
Senior University Lecturer
- Faculteit Archeologie
- World Archaeology
- Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology
- van der Meer L.B. (2021), The (hanging-)bowl of Oegstgeest. In: Bruin J. de, Bakels C. & Theuws F. (Eds.), Oegstgeest. A riverine settlement in the early medieval world system. Merovingian Archaeology in the Low Countries no. 7. Bonn: Dr. Rudolf Habelt. 218-235, 563-565.
- Marlow Hilary Pollmann Karla Van Noorden Helen (2021), Etruscan Eschata. In: Marlow H., Pollmann K. & Noorden H. van (Eds.), Eschatology in Antiquity. Forms and Function. London: Routledge. 253-266.
- Meer L.B.. van der (2021), Odysseus in visual programs, Ocnus 29: 59-67.
- Van der Meer L.B. (2020), Realia, Rituals and Symbols of the Torlonia Relief. In: Kamermans H. & Meer L.B. van der (Eds.), Designating Place. Archaeological Perspectives on Built Environments in Ostia and Pompeii no. 50. Leiden: Leiden University Press. 159-169.
- Meer Bouke (2019), Some reflections on the inscription of the Cippus Perusinus (CP), Studi Etruschi 80(2017 [2018]): 201-212.
- Meer L.B. van der (2019), Pictorial narratives in Faliscan red figure painting, BABESCH 94(2019): .
- Meer L.B. van der (2019), The Liber linteus (LL) and the Iguvine Tables (IT) - Some Comparisons. In: Dupraz E. (Ed.), Tables Eugubines ombriennes et Livre de lin étrusque. Pour une reprise de la comparaison. Paris: Hermann Éditeurs. 67-84.
- Meer L.B. van der (2018), Review of: Harris Oliver J.T. & Cipolla Craig N. (2017), Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium: Introducing Current Perpectives. Londion/New York: Routledge. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 93(2018): 260-261.
- Meer L.B. van der (2018), Review of: Hadas-Lebek Jean (2018), Les cas locaux en étrusque. Rome: Giorgio Bretschneider editore. Etruscan Studies 21: 212-216.
- Meer L.B. van der (2017), Mutnuc, Hercle with assistant, and Lasa on an Etruscan bronze mirror, BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 92(2017): 139-143.
- Meer L.B. van der (2017), Enigmatic (?) friezes on Praenestine cistae, Analecta Praehistorica Leidensia 47(2017): 211-223.
- Meer L.B. van der (2016), Elite ideology in Praeneste. On the imagery of pear-shaped mirrors and cistae, Bulletin Antieke Beschaving. Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology 91(2016): 105-128.
- Meer L.B. van der (2016), Reevaluating Etruscan Influences on the Engravings of Praenestine Pear-shaped Mirrors and Cistae, Etruscan Studies 19(1): 68-86.
- Meer L.B. van der (2015), Some comment on the Tabula Capuana, Studi Etruschi 77(2015): 160-187.
- Meer L.B. van der (2015), Ostia's visual connection to Rome, Analecta Praehistorica Leidensia 45(2015): 107-111.
- Meer L.B. van der (2015), The impact of Rome on luci (sacred glades, clearings and groves) in Italy, Bulletin Antieke Beschaving. Annual Papers on Mediterranean Archaeology 90(2015): 99-107.
- Meer L.B. van der (2014), ARSEVERSE: an Etruscan prayer?. In: Frère D. & Hugot L. (Eds.), Étrusques. Les plus heureux des hommes. Études offertes au professeur Jean-René Jannot. Rennes: Presses Universitaires de Rennes (PUR). 141-146.
- Meer L.B. van der (2014), The Etruscan Bronze Lamp of Cortona, its Cosmic Program and its Attached Inscription, Arthropods 73(2014): 289-302.
- Meer L.B. van der (2014), The Tabula Cortonensis and Land Transactions, Studi Etruschi 76: 157-182.
- Meer L.B. van der (2013), The Lead Plaque of Magliano. In: Chiaramonte Treré C., Bagnasco Gianni G. & Chiesa F. (Eds.), Interpretando l'antico. Scritti di archeologia offerti a Maria Bonghi Jovino. Milano: Cisalpino - Monduzzi Editoriale S.r.l.. 257-275.
- Meer L.B. van der (2013), Campo della Fiera at Orvieto and Fanum Voltumnae: identical places?, BABESCH 88(2013): 99-108.
- Meer L.B. van der (2012), Etruskische und italische sub- und extraurbane Riten. Amann P. (Ed.), Kulte - Riten - religiöse Vorstellungen bei den Etruskern und ihr Verhältnis zu Politik und Gesellschaft. . Wien: Öst. Akad. der Wiss.; Phil.-hist. Kl., Denkschr. 440. 105-115.
- Meer L.B. van der (2012), Adonis: a Greek ritual and myth in the Etruscan world, Analecta Praehistorica Leidensia 43/44: 165-175.
- Meer L.B. van der (2012), OSTIA SPEAKS. Inscriptions, buildings and spaces in Rome's main port. Leuven-Paris-Walpole, MA: Peeters.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Etruscan language and religion. In: Lulof P.S. & Kampen I. van (Eds.), Etruscans. Eminent women. Powerful men. Zwolle: Wbooks. 122-129.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2011), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: (2007), Ph. Perkins, Etruscan Bucchero in the British Museum. London: British Museum. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 86: 222.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: (2007), F. Colivicchi, Materiali in alabastro, vetro, avorio, osso, uova di struzzo.. 2007.0: Giorgio Bretschneider. BABESCH 86: 221-222.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: Swaddling & Perkins (2009), J. Swaddling/Ph. Perkins, Etruscan by Definition. London: British Museum. BABESCH 86: 219-220.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: Cohen A. & Rutter J.B. (2007), A. Cohen/J.B. Rutter, Constructions of childhood in ancient Greece and Italy. Princeton: American school Athens. BABESCH 86: 217-218.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Etruscan Iconology. In: , Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Berlin: Springer.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Etrusco ritu. Case studies in Etruscan ritual behaviour. Louvain-Walpole, MA: Peeters Publ..
- Meer L.B. van der (2011) review. Review of: (2010), V. Belfiore, Il liber linteus di Zagrabia.. Roma: Serra editore : 1-4.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Etruskische taal en religie. In: Lulof P.S. & Kampen I. van (Eds.), Etrusken. Vrouwen van aanzien. Mannen met macht.. Zwolle: WBOOKS. 22/122-29/129.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: (2009), V. Vincenti, La Tomba Bruschi di Tarquinia. Roma: Giorgio Bretschneider. BABESCH 86: 221.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: Fontaine P. (2010), P. Fontaine, L'Etrurie et l"Ombrie avant rome. Cite' et territoire. Brussel/Rome: Inst. Hist. Belge de Rome. BABESCH 86: 220-221.
- Meer L.B. van der (2011), Review of: Barr-Sharrar B. (2008), B. Barr-Sharrar, The Derveni Krater.. Princeton: American School Athens. BABESCH 86: 218-219.
- Meer L.B. van der (2010), Review of: Sannibale M., Scheid J., Bell S. & Nagy H. (2008|2008|2009), La raccolta Giacinto Guglielmi. II. Bronzi e materiali vari|Pour une archeologie du rite|New Perspectives on Etruria and early Rome. Roma|Rome|Madison/London. BABESCH 85: 211-213.
- Meer L.B. van der (2010), Material Aspects of Etruscan Religion. An introduction. Meer L.B. van der (Ed.), Material Aspects of Etruscan Religion.. . Leuven: Peeters. 1-3.
- Meer L.B. van der (2010), Arseverse. In: , Festschrift J.-R. Jannot.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2010), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der (2010), Material Aspects of Etruscan Religion. Proceedings of the International Colloquium, Leiden, May 29 and 30, 2008. Leuven: Peeters.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), Review of: (2007), Corpus Speculorum Etruscorum 3 volumes. Roma: "L'Erma" di Bretschneider. BABESCH 84: 233-234.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), Functie bij : The Etruscan Foundation. [other].
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), The Temple on the Piazza delle Corporazioni in Ostia antica, BABESCH 84: 163-170.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), A rite of passage in column 7 of the Liber Lintus Zagrabiensis. In: , Scritti in onore di Giovannangelo Camporeale 587-589.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), Review of: (2008), M. Gnade (ed.), Satricum. Amsterdam. BABESCH 84: 234-235.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2009), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009), Review of: (2007), C. Ionannitis, Le vase des Iberes. Mainz: von Zabern. BABESCH 84: 233.
- Meer L.B. van der (2009) review of S. Lowenstam, The Trojan War Tradition. Review of: , S. Lowenstam, The Trojan War Tradition. Ancient History Bulletin .
- Meer L.B. van der (2009) review of De Grummond, Etruscan Myth. Review of: , De Grummond, Etruscan Myth. History of Religions 48: 315-317.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) M. Bonghi Jovino. Review of: , Tarquinia e la civilta` del Mediterraneo. BABESCH 83: 201-202.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) W. Radt (ed.). Review of: , Stadtgrabungen KleinAsien. BABESCH 83: 200-201.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) R. Neudecker/P.Zanker, Lebenswelten. Review of: , Lebenswelten. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 83: 199-200.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2008), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008), Ostia. In: , Scavi delle scuole straniere in Italia 1995-2000. Roma: Ministero per i beni culturali.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008), On the enigmatic deity Lur in the Liber Linteus Zagrabiensis. In: Gleba M. & Becker H. (Eds.), Votives, Places and Rituals in Etruscan Religion. Papers in honor of Jean MacIntosh Turfa. Leiden: Brill. 217-227.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) C. Pavolini. Review of: , Ostia. BABESCH 83: 203.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) I. Bratti. Review of: , Forma Urbis Perusiae. BABESCH 83: 202-203.
- Meer L.B. van der (2008) S.T.AM. Mols/E. M. Moormann (eds.), Omni pede stare. Review of: , Omni pede stare. BABESCH 83: 198-199.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2007), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der (2007), Liber Linteus Zagrabiensis. The Linen Book of Zagreb. A Comment on the Longest Etruscan text. Louvain - Dudley, MA: Peeters.
- Meer L.B. van der (2006) Boekbespreking. Review of: (2004), D. Steuernagel, Kult und Alltag in römischen Hafenstädten. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 81: 240-242.
- Meer L.B. van der (2006), The Saving of Patroclus' body on a Tarquinian sarcophagus. An Etruscan cyclic representation. In: , Aeimnestos. Miscellanea di Studi per Mauro Cristofani I-II. Firenze: Centro Di.
- Meer L.B. van der (Ed.) (2006), . BABESCH.
- Meer L.B. van der, Stevens N.L.C. & Stoeger H. (2005), Domus fulminata. The House of the Thunderbolt at Ostia (III, vii, 3-5), BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 80: 91-111.
- Meer L.B. van der (2005) boekbespreking. Review of: (2002), M.-F. Briguet, Les urnes cine'raires e'trusques de l' e'opque helle'nistique. Paris. BABESCH 80: 231.
- Meer L.B. van der (2005) boekbespreking. Review of: (2003), L.M. Michetti, Le ceramiche argentate a rilievo in Etruria nella prima meta` ellenistica. Roma. BABESCH 80: 232.
- Meer L.B. van der (2005) boekbespreking. Review of: , L. Giuliani, Bild und Mythos.. Muenchen. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 80: 220-221.
- Meer L.B. van der & Hazen P. (2004) boekbespreking. Review of: (2002), M.Gnade, Satricum in the Post-Archaic Period. Leuven. BABESCH .
- Meer L.B. van der (2004), Lemmata on Etruscan religion. In: , S.I. Johnston (ed.), Religions of the Ancient World. A Guide. Cambridge/London: Harvard University Press. 386-.
- Meer L.B. van der (2004) boekbespreking. Review of: (2002), G. Colonna (ed.), Il santuario di Portonaccio a Veio. Roma. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 79: 218-219.
- Meer L.B. van der (2004), Flere sur un miroir et sur une pierre de Fonte alla Ripa (Arezzo). Re'flexions sur le culte des eaux en Etrurie, L'eau et le feu dans les religions antiques. . Paris: De Boccard.
- Meer L.B. van der (2004), Etruscan Origins. Language and Archaeology, BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 79: 51-57.
- Meer L.B. van der (2004), Myths and More on Etruscan Stone Sarcophagi (c. 350 - c. 200 B.C.). Louvain - Dudley, MA: Peeters.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002) boekbespreking. Review of: (2001), R. Frei-Stolba et K. Gex (eds.), Recherches re'centes sur le monde helle'nistique.. Bern. BABESCH 77: 212.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002) boekbespreking. Review of: (1999), U. Agnati, Per la storia della provincia di Pesaro e Urbino. Roma. BABESCH 77: 220.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002) boekbespreking. Review of: (2000), M. Landolfi, Adriatico tra IV e III a.C.. Roma. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 77: 218-219.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002) boekbespreking. Review of: (2001|2001), Corpus Speculorum Eruscorum. Schweiz 1|Corpus Speculorum Etruscorum. British Museum I. Bern|London. BABESCH 77: 216-218.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002) boekbespreking. Review of: (1999), E. Ghisellini, Athene e la corte tolemaica.. Roma. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 77: 213-214.
- Meer L.B. van der (2002), Travertine cornerstones in Ostia Antica, American Journal of Archaeology 106: 575-580.
- Meer L.B. van der (2001) boekbespreking. Review of: , P. Tartara, Torrimpietra. BABESCH 76: 217-217.
- Meer L.B. van der (2001) boekbespreking. Review of: (1998), Proceedings of the XVth Int. Congress of Classical Archaeology. Amsterdam. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 76: 213-214.
- Meer L.B. van der (2001) boekbespreking. Review of: (1999), F.-H. Massa-Pairault (ed.), Le mythe grec dans l' Italie antique. Fonction et image. Paris. BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 76: 216-217.
- Meer L.B. van der (2001), Decorated Etruscan Stone Sarcophagi. A Chronological and Bibliographical Appendix to R. Herbig, BABESCH Bulletin Antieke Beschaving 76: 79-100.
- Meer L.B. van der (2001), Kassandra in Etrurien. In: , Macellum. Culinaria Archaeologica. R. Fleischer zum 60.Geburtstag. Mainz: Burkle.
- Meer L.B. van der & Stevens N.L.C. (2000), Tiburtinus lapis. The use of travertine in Ostia, BABESCH 75: 173-199.
- Meer L.B. van der (1995), Interpretatio etrusca. Greek Myths on Etruscan Mirrors. Amsterdam: Gieben.
- Meer L.B. van der & Beekes R.S.P. (1991), De Etrusken spreken. Muiderberg: Coutinho.
- Meer L.B. van der, Brijder H.A.G. & Beelen J. (1989), De Etrusken. Den Haag: SDU.
- Meer L.B. van der (1987), The Bronze Liver of Piacenza. Analysis of a Polytheistic Structure. Amsterdam: Gieben.
- Meer L.B. van der (1983), Corpus Speculorum Etruscorum. The Netherlands. Leiden: Brill.
- Meer L.B. van der (1978), Etruscans Urns from Volterra (Dissertatie, Leiden University). Meppel: Krips.
- Meer L.B. van der (1977), De Etrusken. Den Haag: Staatsuitgeverij.
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