Myths of the Ancient Greeks
Join us for a 5 week overview of Classical Mythology. Classical Mythology provides the knowledge necessary for the understanding and appreciating of our cultural heritage. Language, literature, painting, art in all of it's forms, classical and modern music, Grand Opera, medicine, science, Business and Advertising, Psychology, Archaeology and Anthropology are all interconnected through Classical Mythology. To study Classical Mythology is to turn our eyes back to the ancient world in order to see anew our own modern world. Let's make this fun and informative as we talk about principal stories and understand the variety of human experiences as reflected in mythology.
Day: Saturdays
Dates: October 19, 26, November 2 & 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Location: OCC Large Classroom
Fees: $120.00*
*Recommended Book to purchase for the class: "Myths of the Ancient Greeks" by Richard P. Martin. The book can be found on Amazon for $15.00 (Paperbook) or $12.00 (Kindle).
Instructor: Ida Gressis, M.A. has taught a wide variety of courses, including English Composition, Italian, Latin, Great Books, and Mythology for over thirty years as faculty at both Wright State University and the University of Dayton. She has supervised students on several study abroad trips to Italy and Greece and has lived in Italy herself for many years. Ida has also taught English to speakers of other languages, and has participated as moderator during Spring 2006 in the Osher Lifelong Institute at the University of Dayton program.