The society, culture, values and outlook on life of the ancient Greeks as expressed in their mythology; their views on life, birth, marriage, death, sex and sexuality; on culture and civilization, the origin and meaning of the world. Their use of myth to think about, and give order to human experience. The course includes some of the most important works of Western literature in English translation (the 'Odyssey', the 'Theogony', twelve plays by leading Greek dramatists (Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides), along with their historical and religious context, as well as drawing on material evidence (vase paintings, sculpture, archaeological sites).

Telling stories is one way humans make sense of the world and their lives in it. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, these stories were very often in the form of tales of the adventures, triumphs and sufferings of gods and heroes – what we call classical myths. This class examines many of these myths, what they meant to Greeks and Romans, and what they still mean for us. Fulfills L&S Breadth in Arts & Literature or Philosophy & Values. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion section

Lectures will be SYNCHRONOUS (also recorded).

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for Classics 28 after completing Classics N28. A deficient grade in Classics N28 may be removed by completing Classics 28.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills