Magical World of Classical Mythology

This course is an exciting introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of ancient Greek and Roman mythology. We will explore the famous Olympians: Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysos, Aphrodite and others; the Greek heroes: Theseus, Oedipus and Heracles; and the most famous of all classical myths, the Trojan War and the Odyssey. The course will also include a special visit to the Numismatics Collection and students will be able to directly examine ancient Greek and Roman coins depicting mythological figures and events.