Myth and Religion - Classicalia

Course Topics

Explore Greek myth and religion through 8 comprehensive topics

Topic 1

The Gods

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Topic 1 Introduction

Introduction to Ancient Religion

The Gods and Their Iconography

The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

How to Answer 8-Mark Questions

Retrieval Practice

Topic 2

The Universal Hero: Heracles

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Topic 2 Introduction

The Nature of Heroes

Birth and Early Life

The Twelve Labours

Heracles in Greek Religion

Topic 3

Religion and the City: Temples

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3.1

Introduction to Greek Temples

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3.2

Temple Architecture and Design

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3.3

Temples as Religious Centres

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Topic 4

Myth and the City: Foundation Stories

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4.1

The Role of Foundation Myths

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4.2

Mythical Founders and Heroes

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4.3

Foundation Stories in Practice

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Topic 5

Festivals

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5.1

Introduction to Greek Festivals

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5.2

Major Religious Festivals

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5.3

Ritual and Community

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Topic 6

Myth and Symbols of Power

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6.1

Myth in Political Power

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6.2

Symbols and Iconography

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6.3

Legitimacy Through Myth

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Topic 7

Death and Burial

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7.1

Greek Attitudes to Death

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7.2

Burial Rituals and Customs

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7.3

Commemorating the Dead

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Topic 8

Journeying to the Underworld

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8.1

The Greek Underworld

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8.2

Myths of Katabasis

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8.3

Afterlife Beliefs

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