| Unit name | Approaches to Myth |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CLAS22362 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. O'Gorman |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The aim of the this unit will be to explore a number of aspects of Greek and Roman mythology, using a variety of texts and images as source material. Our thematic focus will be on the relationships between gods and humans as portrayed in mythology. Issues which we shall examine include: how myths have been and are being interpreted; Greek and Roman myths and myth-telling in their ancient contexts; detailed considerations of a few myths in a variety of retellings and interpretations.
