and up-to-date version of the
schedule and requirements
for this class. In addition, supplemental materials
will be linked
to this page regularly throughout the term.
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Teacher: Dr. Eva Thury |
Office hours: M 2:00-3:00, R 9:30-10:30 |
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Office Phone: 895-1711 |
and by appointment |
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Office: Macalister 5035 |
email: thury@drexel.edu |
Mythology allows you to take a journey into an exciting and mysterious world. In your travels, you can expect to encounter gods, heroes, monsters, exotic countries and amazing adventures. For pure story value, readings in mythology have no match. You will see that you have entered a living tradition: we continue to use mythological themes and messages in our culture today. Myths are as close to us today as the adventures of Indiana Jones, or the Starship Enterprise. In this course, we will study the mythic stories and rituals of Greek, Roman, Icelandic, Mesopotamian civilizations, as well as looking at those of our own society. We will consider where myths come from and what their meaning can be for a modern, scientific culture.
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The works we read in this class are diverse but, for the most part, they come under the category of literature or literary analysis. Before you go on, with taking this course, or with reading this syllabus, please read my views about literature. They will help you understand the goals of the course, as well as its daily functioning. You get to these views by clicking on the frog on the right. |
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