Throughout the 8-week course, students will delve into Greek mythology and the gods through assigned readings from D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. Prior to each class, students will read about 25 pages and answer assigned questions. During class, there will be a group discussion to review the readings and answer questions together. The last five minutes of each class will be reserved for any questions and to discuss what is expected for the following class. 

In addition to the assigned readings, students will explore alternate versions of the myths, keeping in mind that these stories were passed down orally for thousands of years, resulting in many versions of the same tale. While I have a strong passion for Greek mythology, it should be noted that I am not an expert in all of Greek mythology and are still learning myself, and have 3+ years of experience in Greek mythology. The focus will be on the book being taught, with an emphasis on group participation and learning from one another.

Class Schedule:

Class #1: Introduction to Greek Mythology. We will discuses the beginning of times with Gaea, Uranus, The Titans, and how Zeus rose to power.
Class #2: Hera, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, and Poseidon. We will also discuss myths related to each god.
Class #3: Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Hades, Persephone, and Demeter. We will also discuss myths related to each god.
Class #4: Dionysus, Minor Gods, Nymphs, Satyrs, and Centaurs, Prometheus, Pandora, Deucalion, and Eos.
Class #5: Helios, Phaethon, Selene, Pan, Echo, Syrinx, The Wild and Vulgar Centaurs, Asclepius, and The Nine Muses.
Class #6: Orpheus, Mortal Descendants of Zeus, Europa and Cadmus, Tantalus and Pelops, Danaus, Perseus, The Gorgons, Clever and Vainglorious Kings, and King Midas.
Class #7: Sisyphus, Bellerophon, Melampus, Heracles, and Theseus, and Oedipus.
Class #8:  The Golden Fleece, The Calydonian Boar Hunt, The Apples of Love and the Apple of Discord, and The Trojan War!