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Myth in the Ancient World - AHIS140

This unit provides an introduction to Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near-Eastern society and culture through the study of myth. The unit begins from the earliest creation myths and examines the development of myth in literature and art. The study is largely based upon Greek and Latin texts in translation as well as the representation of myth in art; Egyptian, Near-Eastern, and biblical texts are studied too. The unit focuses on the relevance of key themes in myth to the cultures in which the myths arose, investigating their roles in the religious, political and social life of the classical world.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2

Session 3 External - External study; Offered in December 2012 - February 2013

Staff Contact(s): Dr Ian Plant
Prerequisites:

 

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): AHST101
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type: People unit
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Ancient History

Faculty of Arts

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