The Greek Gods' Origin Story: Reading Hesiod's "Theogony"
This stand-alone class provides the opportunity not only to learn about the Greek gods and their origins, but also to read it from the horse's mouth from the Greek poet Hesiod. We will build skills in literary and historical investigation.
Brandon Katz
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Read "Theogony" before we meet.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
With the understanding that students read the class beforehand, we will simply discuss it in class. I will ask study questions to guide the discussion to encourage student reflection on: 1) What the poem tells us about Greek society 2) What the poem tells us about Greek religious practice 3) What we can learn from Hesiod in our own day.
Learning Goals
As we read these stories, we will learn how to
1) Read a story in its historical context
2) Identify literary features to identify an author's intended themes
3) Compare the story's values with our own culture
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The story contains sexual content.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2023
4.9
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Maryland Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Westminster Seminary California
Bachelor's Degree from University of Maryland College Park
I have been tutoring both Greek and Latin for the last five years, having taught Latin in school for the last two. I am currently teaching a high school literature class that enables students to earn college credit.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class
