AP/HUMA 1105 9.00

Myth And Imagination In Greece And Rome

An introduction to ancient and modern myths and theories about myths and mythology in comparative perspectives and their influences on modern literature and art.

A close examination of influential primary texts from ancient Greek and Roman myth and philosophy with a view to understanding fundamental ideas, principles, and values on the basis of which the ancient Greeks and Romans understood themselves, others, and their world.  Students are required to read and engage seriously with the assigned primary texts independently, i.e., without reference to any AI, Internet, or secondary sources, for the duration of the course.