HAVC 151Ancient Greek Myths and Their Gender Constructs

Myths were particularly prominent in the culture and visual production of the ancient Greek world. How did they codify mainstream socio-cultural ideals? How did they reflect and promote established power relations? How did they impact men and women in their lives and interactions? Through examination of select visual and textual material, we explore gender constructs and relevant socio-cultural values articulated through ancient Greek myths up to the Roman period. Occasional references to later material demonstrate the continuous relevance and impact of Greek myths to the present day. (Formerly Greek Myths Antiquity to the Present.)

• From the Instructor: We focus on the gender ideology promoted by ancient Greek myths in antiquity, especially through visual representations.
• The required textbook (Richard Buxton, The Complete World of Greek mythology) will be available for purchase in hard copy or digital format through the Bay Tree Bookstore. You can also find copies through bookfinder.com, or Amazon (a Kindle edition is also available).

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