Greco-Roman Mythology

Year
0
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
01013024
Subject Area
Classical Culture
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Classes combine theoretical approaches and practical analysis of supporting material (mainly texts and images). The evaluation will be made taking as reference the “Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos do 1º/2º ciclo da FLUC”, but at any rate taking into consideration oral participation during the classes, small tests made in prasentia and small written essays, but students can also make their option for a final written exam.

Learning Outcomes

To understand the definitions of myth, its main structures and evolution. To know how to integrate the cosmogonic myths and the cultural affinity between the Greek and Roman space, and the cultures of the Near East. To analyze the nature of some classical Greek and Roman myths, discussing possible parallels with Eastern myths.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Nature of Greek religion
2. Definitions of myth, its main structures and evolution
3.Cormogonic myths: cultural dialogue between Greece and the Near East
4. Dynamics of the myth of Eros
5. Roman religion
6. Myths and Identity: Aeneid
7. Mythological epics: The Metamorphoses of Ovid
8. Lives of the Emperors: from myth to reality.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paula Cristina Barata Dias

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Participation in classes: 20.0%
Frequency: 80.0%

Bibliography

Burkert, W.: Mito e mitologia (Lisboa, Edições 70, 1991).

Burkert, W.: Religião grega na Época Arcaica e Clássica (Lisboa, Gulbenkian, 1993).

Commelin, P. : Mythologie grecque et romaine (Paris, Pocket, 1994).

Ferreira, José Ribeiro: Amor e Morte na Cultura Clássica (Coimbra, Ariadne, 2004).

Ferreira, José Ribeiro: Mitos das origens. Rios e raízes (Coimbra, Fluir Perene, 2008).

García Gual, Carlos: Dicionário de Mitos (Lisboa, Casa das Letras, 2005).

Graves, R.: Os mitos gregos (Lisboa, Dom Quixote, 1990).

Guerber, H. A.: Greece and Rome. Myths and Legends (London, Senate, 1994).

Grimal, P.: Dicionário de mitologia grega e romana (Lisboa, Difel, 1992).

Kirk, G. S.: Myth. Its meaning and function in ancient and others cultures (California Univ. Press, 1970).

Kirk, G. S.: The nature of Greek myths (London, Penguin, 1974).

Rodrigues, Nuno Simões: Mitos e Lendas. Roma antiga (Lisboa, LivroseLivros, 2005).