Myth and Text

Classics Department Curriculum

Courses in this category focus upon the study of the traditions of ancient mythology, the major Greek and Roman literary works and authors in translation, and the ways in which images and ideas from ancient myths and texts found shape in later literary traditions. Students interested in these topics may also want to consider the literature courses in Greek and Latin (see below).

• CLAS 215 Classical Myth
• CLAS 220 Classical Literature
• CLAS 221 Tales of Heroes: Epic
• CLAS 222 Greek Tragedy
• CLAS 223 Ancient Laughter: Comedy
• CLAS 224 Poetry of Passion in Greece and Rome