$18
per classEncyclopedia of Mythology: Rome
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 10-14
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-14 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The Encyclopedia of Mythology is a series of one-time classes that explores the sacred stories of various past and present cultures, as well as how those stories fit into secular society. Take one course, take them all, and in any order you choose! The gods and goddesses of Rome are typically discussed alongside their Greek counterparts, but the Romans' unique perspective shaped their "borrowed" pantheon in a very unique way, from the temples and their priests and priestesses, all the way to the crumbling of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Empire. In this section of Encyclopedia of Mythology, we'll explore the anthropology of Ancient Roman religion, including the concept of cultural diffusion, the invocation of gods to lay blessings or cast curses, and the use of religion in ancient politics. The class will begin with a brief discussion about what learners might already know, followed by an interactive lecture with accompanying visual aids. At the end of the class, we'll review and discuss our findings and try to relate them to other cultures throughout history, to explore how connected all human beings really are!
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Parental Guidance
Many religions, and particularly their mythologies, do contain some adult themes, primarily around sexuality and violence. Concepts such as incest among polytheistic deities or the commission of violent acts may be mentioned. They are addressed in a mature and secular manner, but will not be defined -- therefore, students should be familiar with, and not upset by, some of these concepts in an academic setting.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I received a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Tulane University, and wrote my Honour's Thesis on funerary and mortuary practices throughout differing cultural groups, and how these practices relate to spirituality and religion. The myths and sacred stories of cultures help us understand a variety of aspects of their daily life, and the secular and anthropological study of all spiritual concepts is, in my view, essential to understanding what makes us a global community.
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