MELC 211 A: Introduction to Myths of the Ancient Middle East

Spring 2025
Meeting:
MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm / ART 003
SLN:
17138
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
C LIT 360 A , GLITS 315 A
Instructor:
Catalog Description:
Draws on mythic sources from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria, Anatolia, and Israel. Addresses questions such as: For these ancient people, where did people come from? How did the world come to be as it was? How did these myths shape their views of themselves? Highlights how different myths reflected different views of human life and how myths were reframed over time to serve new purposes.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
February 1, 2025 - 10:08 pm