Warriors and Witches: Women in Ancient Greek Myth

Description du cours

Join me for an introduction to Women in Greek myths and Classical literature! We will journey to the ancient Mediterranean world to learn about the origins of your favourite myths and superheroes. Learn about the fascinating and complicated women who made the famous stories possible. In this course, we discuss the important and varied roles that women play in Greek Mythology. From warriors and witches to mothers and wives, unsurprisingly, women have played the roles of heroines and villainesses throughout time. If you like stories of guts and gore, and women with wild hair made of snakes -this course is for you! Please note: This course deals with content that concerns sexuality and sexual violence.

Biographie

My name is Emily, and I am a PhD Student in Philosophy. My other credentials include graduate degrees that focus on Classical Philosophy, Myth and World Religions. I love history, storytelling and thinking about how these narratives shape our everyday lives. In my spare time, I am playing tennis, doing yoga or cross-country skiing, or hanging out with my cats, knitting and sewing.