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.
Summer 2025: Online course
Professor, Cornell's Department of Classics and associate vice provost of undergraduate education
| Section ID: | CLASS 2604 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1287 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 1 |
| Class dates: | June 2-20, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Fontaine, M. (mf268) |
| Max. enroll: | 35 |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2025: Online course
Professor, Cornell's Department of Classics and associate vice provost of undergraduate education
| Section ID: | CLASS 2604 002-LEC |
| Number: | 1288 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
| Class dates: | June 23-July 11, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async) |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Grade: | Student option |
| Instructor: | Fontaine, M. (mf268) |
| Max. enroll: | 35 |
| Notes: | Summer semester is distance learning. |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |