Classical Mythology

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In this subject we explore Greek and Roman mythology, with particular reference to some core narratives and themes. Greek mythology is very focused around hero myths, and this is a central aspect of our study. Heroes studied in the subject include Heracles, Jason, Perseus, Bellerophon and Odysseus. We also examine some key thematic elements of Classical mythology- the figure of the monster, the sexual conduct of gods and mortals, conception and birth, fire, images of the underworld and life after death. The adaption of Greek myth in Italy (Entruscan and Roman) to meet the needs of different cultures will be explored. Sources dealt with in the subject include epic poetry, drama, painted vases, tomb paintings, and architectural remains. We conclude the subject with some modern cinematic adaptations of mythic themes from the ancient world.

Recent Episodes
  • Myth in Film
    Jun 5, 2013 – 40:54
  • Myth in Film (handout)
    Jun 5, 2013 –
  • Greek Myth at Rome: Power
    Jun 5, 2013 – 39:47
  • Greek Myth at Rome: Power (handout)
    Jun 5, 2013 –
  • Greek Myth at Rome: Metamorphosis
    May 31, 2013 – 50:11
  • Roman Identity II: Heroines
    May 23, 2013 – 45:28
  • Roman Identity II: Heroines (handout)
    May 23, 2013 –
  • Roman Identity I: Heroes
    May 23, 2013 – 46:25
  • Roman Identity I: Heroes (handout)
    May 23, 2013 –
  • Rome II: Asylum: Romulus and Remus
    May 16, 2013 – 45:15
  • Rome II: Asylum: Romulus and Remus (handout)
    May 16, 2013 –
  • Rome I: Foundation
    May 16, 2013 – 49:14
  • Rome I: Foundation (handout)
    May 16, 2013 –
  • Thebes II: Destruction
    May 8, 2013 – 39:50
  • Thebes II: Destruction (handout)
    May 8, 2013 –
  • Thebes I: Foundation
    May 8, 2013 – 49:35
  • Thebes I: Foundation (handout)
    May 8, 2013 –
  • Founding Athens II: Ion and Origin Myths in Tragedy
    May 2, 2013 – 50:18
  • Founding Athens II: Ion and Origin Myths in Tragedy (handout)
    May 2, 2013 –
  • Founding Athens I: Creating History
    May 2, 2013 – 48:34
  • Founding Athens I: Creating History (handout)
    May 2, 2013 –
  • Essay Writing for Myth
    Apr 24, 2013 – 49:13
  • Essay Writing for Myth (handout)
    Apr 24, 2013 –
  • Theories of Mythology, Part II
    Apr 24, 2013 – 42:31
  • Theories of Mythology, Part II (handout)
    Apr 24, 2013 –
  • Murder and Retribution: the House of Atreus
    Apr 17, 2013 – 49:53
  • Murder and Retribution: the House of Atreus (handout)
    Apr 17, 2013 –
  • Trojan War and Nostos: The Quest of Odysseus
    Apr 17, 2013 – 45:24
  • Trojan War and Nostos: The Quest of Odysseus (handout)
    Apr 17, 2013 –
  • Heroes in the Underworld
    Apr 15, 2013 – 42:39
  • Heroes in the Underworld (handout)
    Apr 12, 2013 –
  • Heroes and Quests
    Apr 10, 2013 – 36:24
  • Heroes and Quests (handout)
    Apr 10, 2013 –
  • Heroes and Monsters
    Mar 28, 2013 – 48:19
  • Heroes and Monsters (handout)
    Mar 28, 2013 –
  • Golden Age and the Five Races
    Mar 26, 2013 – 52:04
  • Golden Age and the Five Races (handout)
    Mar 25, 2013 –
  • Olympians in Art
    Mar 20, 2013 – 53:08
  • Olympians in Art (handout)
    Mar 20, 2013 –
  • Female Olympians
    Mar 20, 2013 – 50:01
  • Female Olympians (handout)
    Mar 20, 2013 –
  • Male Gods
    Mar 13, 2013 – 47:10
  • Male Gods (handout)
    Mar 13, 2013 –
  • Cosmogony
    Mar 12, 2013 – 47:55
  • Cosmogony (handout)
    Mar 12, 2013 –
  • Theories of Mythology, Part I
    Mar 5, 2013 – 43:12
  • Theories of Mythology, Part I (handout)
    Mar 5, 2013 –
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