CLSC 205
Ancient Myth in Epic Poetry
Course Title
Ancient Myth in Epic Poetry
Status
Active
Subject code
CLSC
Course Number
205
Course Long Title
Ancient Myth in Epic Poetry
Department(s)
Description
Selected mythic themes in epic literature, drawing especially from the literary traditions of the Greeks and Romans, with possible comparison to the epic poetry of the Near East and India. WGSS special cross-list.
Extended Description
Stories of gods and heroes as told by Homer, Vergil and Ovid. We will attempt to understand how myths arose and functioned in the oral culture of the early Greeks, and how they were used by poets in the literary cultures that followed. Satisfies the Literary Studies (FSLT) requirement. No prerequisite.
Course Attributes
FSLT
Min
1
Max
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