Classical
Mythology
We
will read and discuss a variety of literary works pertaining
to Greek and Roman mythology, from Homer's epic about combat and the allure of violence, The Iliad, to Sophocles's tragedy of extreme physical and psychological trauma, Oedipus Rex, to Ovid's exquisite etiological poem, The Metamorphoses. (For a complete list of the texts, see the Course Description and Requirements.) We will also watch three films that draw on the archetypal narrative patterns and themes of classical myth. All
discussions will include reference to a variety of material
in addition to the readings and films themselves, ranging from
ancient art (viewed through digital slides) to modern works
of art and literature. The latter should help place our classical
readings in their cultural context, and highlight some of the
similarities as well as significant differences between ancient
Greek and Roman cultures and our own. We will also take account
of different approaches to interpreting literature, many of
which apply very well to written works and film of today.
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