Civilization 3000 - Classical Mythology

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Millsaps College

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Western art and literature have their roots in Greek and Roman stories about heroes and monsters, gods and titans, awe- inspiring deeds and magical transformations. Today we all to blithely refer to these stories as "myths." But what exactly is myth? Where does myth come from? What is the relationship between myth and history? Myth and religion? Myth and philosophy? What purposes does myth serve in a society, and how does it serve those purposes? These will be the core questions we will ask as we study Classical myth in its cultural contexts. We will consider how myth shapes the works of Classical poets, artists, dramatists, philosophers, and historians, and how those works, in turn, shaped Classical myth. Cross-listed with RLST 3000-01 and SOAN 4750-04. Prerequisites: None.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millsaps.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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