An Introduction to Greek Myth
An introduction to the rich tradition of Greek myth that still permeates our lives in the 21st century, without us always noticing it.
Learners will be introduced to the origins and traditions of a wide range of myths including the stories of the Minotaur, Icarus, Arachne, Circe, Jason and the Argonauts, and many more that were being told way before the epics of the Iliad and the Odyssey (which we will eventually come to). We will learn the stories handed down in the oral tradition and retold for us by, among others, the Greek tragedians and the Roman poet Ovid.
Event Information
Price: £17.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Brunt Room
Campaign: Easter School
Your Tutor
Name: Paul Drew
Bio: Paul Drew has a degree in English & Media, a first-class degree in Classical Studies, and is a member of both the Roman Society and the Hellenic Society. As Managing Director of an award-winning production company, he has travelled the world producing content for international brands. He has helped bring Classics to a wider audience by making short films with, amongst others, the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge and with the UK’s foremost Hellenist, Professor Edith Hall. His enthusiasm for Classics is rooted in how our ancient cultures continue to resonate, and his approach is to explode the myth that the subject is either high-brow or elitist by demonstrating how accessible and relatable it is to us all today.
Department: Humanities