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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Classical Studies

104-145 Classical Mythology

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Dr E Pemberton

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Two lectures and a tutorial a week

Subject Description:

This subject introduces the Classical myths in (especially) Greek, but also Roman culture, with particular reference to their currency in literature and in the material remains. Some of the main concerns dealt with in the subject are Homer's Odyssey, Greek Tragedy, and mythical scenes on Greek vases. The emphasis in the course is on the principal themes and cultural significance of the myths studied, and on some of the major scholarly approaches to the subject matter.

Assessment:

Written work of 2000 words (50%) and a 2-hour examination (50%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Morford M and Lenardon R, Classical Mythology, Longman.
  • Homer, Odyssey, Phoenix.
  • Euripides, The Bacchae and other Plays, Penguin.
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