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AHMG101: Greek Heroes and Heroines: From Archilles to Zorba |
This unit studies Greek heroes and heroines from antiquity to the present day. It examines the concept of heroism from its ancient genesis in Greek mythology to the creation of modern literary and cultural heroes. The unit analyses the hero in ancient epic, Classical Greek drama, art and religion, then investigates changing perceptions of heroism in Hellenistic and Byzantine times, including the Christian re-evaluation of heroism, before proceeding to interpret modern ideas of heroism.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
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D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Ian Plant, Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos |
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of European Languages |
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