2018-2019 Academic Bulletin 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LITRN 270 - Greek Mythology


Credits: 4
An introduction to ancient Greek mythology in its literary, historical, and ritual contexts. The gods, heroes, and monsters of the Greeks are studied through a variety of literary and visual sources, including poetry, myth collections, and the tragedies of classical Athens. Class sessions focus on discussion of primary materials, and topics include the myths of creation, patterns and recurrent motifs in mythological narrative, gender roles and identities, mythological vs. rational thinking, and modern analysis of Greek myth.

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.