Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the module, students will:
- be able to identify key figures and themes in Classical mythology
- be familiar with a range of relevant primary sources and their critical analysis
- understand the roles of myth in ancient social, political and religious contexts
- be aware of theoretical approaches to comparative mythology and the challenges inherent in interpreting myths
- appreciate the wide reception of Classical myth in post-antiquity
- research a specific topic and communicate the results in writing in an organised and coherent manner
Indicative Module Content:
The following are indicative topics; students should be aware that topics may vary from year to year.
Sources and Theory for Classical Myth
Creation myths
The Olympians
Herakles - a Demigod
Theseus and Athens
Death and the Underworld
Mythical Monsters
The Trojan War
The House of Atreus
Myth and Religion
Hero Cult