GRST 102 - Myth

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

Few aspects of classical antiquity are more well-loved or more often adapted in as many media (print, film, theater, visual arts, in song,online) than ancient myths. This course introduces students to the academic study of the Greco-Roman mythological tradition. We examine ancient articulations of mythological narratives –– some familiar, some lesser known –– paying attention to the ways that different literary genres employ myth differently. We consider the variability of the mythological tradition within classical antiquity and the social, political, and literary contexts in which such stories circulated. Interpretations by later generations of scholars and artists demonstrate the vitality of these traditions. Barbara Olsen.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS