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REL225

Rituals, Sentiments, and Gods: Religion in Ancient Greece

Subject code

REL

Course Number

225

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

L. Maurizio

Course Long Title

Rituals, Sentiments, and Gods: Religion in Ancient Greece

Cross Listed Courses

Description

An anthropological approach to ancient Greek religion in which archeological, literary, and art-historical sources are examined to gain an understanding of religion in ancient Greek society. Topics explored include cosmology, polytheism, mystery cults, civic religion, ecstasy, sacrifice, pollution, dreams, and funerary customs.

Modes of Inquiry

Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

INDS Program Relationship

IDCM - CMS Program

GEC This Course Belongs To

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