COML 200 - Greek and Roman Mythology

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Arts & Letters Sector. All Classes. Staff. An introduction to classical mythology through close analysis of selected texts. Topics include: the definition of myth; its social, political, and religious contexts; the variety of methodologies available for its study (e.g. comparative anthropology, structuralism, psychoanalysis); the literary development of myths, divine and heroic; the Roman adaptation of Greek myths;and the relationship of myth to historical, philosophical, and scientific modes of thought. No prior background is required. Students come to the study of mythology from a variety of disciplines. This course should be particularly useful to those interested in literature, the fine arts, anthropology, folklore, and religion.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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