This course takes a literary approach to the mythology of Ancient Greece and Rome. We will explore stories of creation of the world, the fall of Troy, the travels of Odysseus and Theseus, the sins of ...
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Classics makes a dynamic and rewarding stand alone major, but it can be (and often is) paired with a second major. The Department of Classical Languages and Literatures regards its principal mission ...
and classical mythology, and less on the languages and literatures of ancient Greek and Latin in the original. This track is either for professional development or in preparation for PhD programs in ...
In the context of 1950s Britain ... Ravens crop up in Greek, Celtic, Norse and Classical mythology. In Greek myths they were messengers of Apollo to the mortal world – and symbols of good ...
This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...
It will focus on the Greco-Roman tradition, asking what it means to call a work a "classic": it will consider the outstanding characteristics of this tradition, how it arose and gained influence and ...
This book offers the most up-to-date research on literary criticism and literary form, mythology and genre, language and metre ... The account of why epic poets retained some Aeolic formulae is very ...
Circe Offering The Cup To Odysseus (1891) Understanding ancient mythology is essential to truly comprehending all forms of classical art. Whether it be painting, sculpture, literature or drama ...
Lisa Maurizio is Professor of Classical and Medieval Studies Program at Bates College. She earned her B.A. at Wellesley College and her M.A. and Ph.D at Princeton University and has taught at ...