Classical Mythology in Context Lisa Maurizio
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Harris, Stephen L., and Platzner, Gloria, Classical Mythology: Images and Insights. LLT 121.1 Classical Mythology Fall 2014 Required readings are taken from Barry Powell, Classical Mythology, 7th or 6th ed. A study of major Greek myths, their origin, content and interpretation, as well as genres of the ancient Greek world within their historical and cultural context. The mythology of the ancient Greeks included a dazzling array of gods, demigods (half-human, half-god), monsters, and heroes. 18-49: Myth & Cultural Context. Chimera, in Greek mythology, a fire-breathing female monster resembling a lion in the forepart, a goat in the middle, and a dragon behind. Antigone, in Greek legend, the daughter born of the unwittingly incestuous union of Oedipus and his mother, Jocasta. The phenomenon of the hero and heroine in the context of Classical myth will also be examined. What we call "mythology" today, was a big part of ancient Greek culture and to provide "color" and context to the rich history and culture of ancient Greece. Links and information on Ancient Greece: history, mythology, art and architecture, the Olympics, wars, people, geography and other resources. Classical Mythology in Context encourages students to directly encounter and explore ancient myths and to understand them in broader interpretative contexts.