Ancient Greek Mythology: Art, Narratives, and Modern Mythmaking
3.0
creditsAverage Course Rating
This course focuses on major and often intricate myths and mythical patterns of thought as they are reflected in compelling ancient visual and textual narratives. Being one of the greatest treasure troves of the ancient world, these myths will further be considered in light of their rich reception in the medieval and modern world (including their reception in the modern fields of anthropology and philosophy).
Spring 2014
Professor: Dimitrios Yatromanolakis
The best aspects of this course were the interesting lectures, the readings, and the professor. The professor showed a clear passion for the subject matter and the class was interactive and fun. There were trips to the Walters art gallery and modern context given to traditional myths. The worst aspects of the course were unclear assignment instructions for the final essay and the amount of reading. Suggestions for improvement include an organized schedule/timeline, PowerPoint presentations with lectures, and use of Blackboard. Prospective students are not required to have prior background to enroll in this course, but should be prepared to participate.