Greek and Roman Mythology and Religion Part II

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Overview

What is myth? How do myths deal with fundamental human concerns about who we are and the world we live in? What is the relationship between myth and religion? Why did the Greeks and Romans worship many gods, believe in oracles, or perform animal sacrifice? This lectureonly module is an introduction to the major myths and religions of the classical world using the full range of primary source material: literary, artistic and archaeological. It explores the functions of myth within society and the various theories of myth. The first half of the course will focus on themes such as the creation of myths in the wider context of Near Eastern mythology, the character of the Olympian gods, heroes and their monstrous opponents, divine-human relations, and the major mythic cycles of the Trojan war, and the Atreus and Theban sagas. The second half of the course will explore the nature of Greek and Roman religion in its social context. It considers key elements of ritual action: sacrifice, rites of passage, festivals, as well as the diverse ancient beliefs on death and the afterlife and the role of mystery religions. This lecture-only course will be illustrated.

Lecturer: Dr Suzanne O’Neill.

Date, Time, and Place

Day-time course: Time and venue to be confirmed. Please check our website in December www.histories-humanities.tcd. ie/shortcourses for updates text ‘INFO’ to 087 257 2015.

Duration

This lecture-only module comprises of one lecture per week over one term commencing in January 2023.

Greek and Roman Mythology and Religion Part II

Course Fees

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Please check our website https://www. histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses/ in August for updates on enrolment dates and term dates.

You may apply online or by phone as follows:

ONLINE: You may register and pay by credit/debit card online at http://www. histories-humanities.tcd.ie/shortcourses AFTER enrolments open for each term.

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IN PERSON: We are delighted to welcome you back to in-person application with the addition of contactless card payment in room 3141 Arts Building. Dates and times of office opening for in-person payment will be announced on our website in August.

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