Mythology

They are some of the earliest and greatest stories of all time. They’ve been sung by bards, told around campfires, echoed through marble halls, set to music, and accompanied by popcorn in modern movie theaters. In this course we will ask: What is mythology? What are the stories that comprise Greek and Roman, Nordic, Mayan, and other world mythologies? Why were they significant and why do we keep telling them? We will read and compare creation myths, divine pantheons, hero myths, and modern retellings of ancient mythology using a variety of critical lenses. Students will draft a fantasy team of gods, heroes, and creatures to compete in an Olympic Fantasy League, work together to solve puzzles in a mythology escape room, create movie trailer-like skits, and learn to tie a toga, all while studying some of the world’s greatest literature.