CLASS 2604 Greek Mythology
Course description
The stories of Greek Mythology have ignited the imaginations of writers and artists from antiquity to the present day, from the tragedy of Achilles to the adventures of Percy Jackson. This course surveys the most influential stories of Gods and Heroes in Greek myths, focusing on their place in ancient Greek and Roman literature, society and religion, but also tracing their course in intellectual and art history through the Renaissance to the present day.
Winter 2025: Online course
Professor, Cornell's Department of Classics and associate vice provost of undergraduate education
| Section ID: | CLASS 2604 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1130 |
| Session: | 3-week Winter session |
| Class dates: | January 2-18, 2025 |
| Final exam/project due: | Friday January 17, 11:59 PM (see Final exams) |
| Time / room: | |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Fontaine, M. (mf268) |
| Max. enroll: | 35 |
| To enroll: | See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information. See Online Learning FAQs. |