CLAS 430 A: Greek and Roman Mythology

Autumn 2026
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Meeting:
MWF 9:30am - 10:20am
SLN:
12648
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
CLAS 430 C , CLAS 430 B
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

 

CLASSICS 430 Greek and Roman Mythology

3 credits

MWF 9:30-10:20

Professor Catherine Connors, Department of Classics cconnors@uw.edu

Standing figure of Athena on right pours liquid into a cup held by Heracles, seated on a rock.

The ancient Greeks and Romans used storytelling to organize their thoughts, express their values, and understand their place on earth and in the universe. Material discussed in this course will include Greek and Roman myths of the creation of the world, the birth of the gods and their individual areas of expertise, and the crises, journeys and challenges faced by heroes and heroines. You will learn these challenging, thought-provoking, dangerous and beautiful stories and how generations of people have thought about and been inspired by them. 

 

Catalog Description:
Principal myths found in classical and later literature. Offered: AWSp.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
June 29, 2026 - 11:22 pm