Stories about Greek and Roman gods, heroes, and monsters occupy an important place in Western culture. Greco-Roman mythology is the fount of inspiration for masterpieces of art, music, and literature. This unit examines these enduring ancient narratives, symbols, and mythical ideas in their historical, cultural and religious context. Learn about the manifold meanings of myth, its transformations and transgressions, its uses and abuses from antiquity to the present day.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Classics and Ancient History |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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CLCV1001 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | James Collins II, james.collins@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Alexandra Pinkham, alexandra.pinkham@sydney.edu.au |
Tonya Rushmer, tonya.rushmer@sydney.edu.au | |
Louise Pryke, louise.pryke@sydney.edu.au |