FSSY 110 - The Greek Hero Since Antiquity

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Case Western Reserve University

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The Greek Hero and Heroic Culture since Antiquity: the Classical Tradition in Literature and the Arts is the specific topic of this seminar. The influence of ancient Greece on subsequent Western civilization has been profound. This course focuses on the impact of Greek mythology on the literature and arts of five later periods: the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque, the Revolutionary Age (1750-1848), and the Modern period. While there are many aspects of Greek mythology that we might investigate, the story of the Trojan War will serve as a central, unifying myth for exploration. The concept of the hero evolved considerably between the time of Homer and the time of Euripides; yet, the Homeric heroes continued to appear in literature and the arts from ancient times onward. How has the concept of the hero inherited from Homer changed in literature and art since antiquity? Does the word "hero" still have value? Are there relevant and meaningful applications of this very specific Greek word outside literature and art in our time? These are just some of the questions we shall consider in our study of the Greek Hero and Heroic Culture since Antiquity in literature and the arts.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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