ANT2800 – Classical Mythology
Course content
This course offers an introduction to Greek and Roman mythology through an examination of the gods, goddesses, and heroes presented in the Greek and Roman art and literature. The course looks at the role of mythology in the cultural and religious milieu of antiquity, the relationship between humanity and the supernatural/divine, the moral questions often posed by these stories, and the reception of various myths in later literature, art, and film. The course will also look into the historical development of the study of mythology.
Learning outcome
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- identify principal gods, goddesses, and heroes from Greek and Roman mythology.
- identify some of the ancient literary and artistic sources for classical mythology.
- explain the most influential theories about and approaches to classical mythology.
- identify and interpret elements of classical mythology in later art, literature, and/or cinema.
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO, must each semester