Presented by Peter Meineck, professor of classics and artist in residence at New York University.
Contents:
Disc 1. Nature of Greek myth ; Religion and society -- Disc 2. In the beginning there was chaos ; The Olympians -- Disc 3. The Trojan War ; Myth as history -- Disc 4. Divine myths ; Myths of identity: The Odyssey -- Disc 5. Myths of the afterlife ; Myth into politics: Agamemnon -- Disc 6. Gender in myth: the women of tragedy ; Myths of initiation: the heroes -- Disc 7. Myths of the city: Oedipus ; Myths of the city: Athens.
Summary:
Immortalized in such classic works as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and the great tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles, the myths of ancient Greece revolve around potent psychological themes and fundamental human fears and desires. The stories themselves are riveting; the characters, unforgettable. In this course, classics scholar Professor Peter Meineck brings the timeless stories of the Greek gods and heroes to life, examining what they might have meant to the culture that produced them and exploring their far-reaching influence on Western thought and literature.--From publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.