The Classical Mythology

Classical myths include stories and epics of ancient Greek and Roman literature and myths. On the other hand, Homer 's two epic, Iliad, was related to the events of the Trojan War, but Odyssey detailed the adventure of Odesseus after the war. Homer's epic, Odyssey and Iliad as a modern fictitious hero story is an important part of ancient history. In ancient Greek, heroes are depicted as human with superhuman abilities. An important example of a classic myth is Akhiles later called Achilles at Homer's Iliad.

Classical myth is the introduction of the main character and the most important story of the classic Greek and Roman myths. It is a story that creates the world with the egg-shaped transformation of God Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysus, Af, Theogonie and Hesiod. Lodi, Greek heroes, Theuses and Hercules (Roman version of Hercules), and the most famous Trojan horse war among all classical myths. Professor Elizabeth Van Diver hosted her presentation with some basic knowledge. What is a myth? Which community is using myth? What are some of the problems inherent in the study of classical myths? She also discussed the most influential thinking about the nature and function of the 19th and 20th century myths, including Freud and Jung's psychological theory and Joseph Campbell's metaphysical way.

Welcome to the Classical Mythology course which is part of the Wikiversity Comparative Theology College! This course outlines myths of ancient Greece and Rome, including an overview of mythology theory and a brief introduction to other myths such as Egypt and Mesopotamia.

CAMS 45H Classical myth (3) (GH) (H) (IL) (BA) CAMS 45H introduces myths of ancient Greece and Rome. Because they are incorporated into the normative works of Greek and Latin literature and art. Students are familiar with classical myths by studying the stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines. This course will explain the meaning and role of myths in the context of history, religion, literature. It can also interpret myths from different academic perspectives (comparison myths, critical theories, cultural anthropology, gender theory, history, philosophy, psychology, religion or rhetoric). In addition, CAMS 45H gives students the opportunity to apply their mythological knowledge and understanding to the prosperity of classical myths in later literature, art and culture.