Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
CLAS 339 - MYTHS OF OTHERWORLD JOURNEY
Long Title: MYTHS OF OTHERWORLD JOURNEY
Department: Classical Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Analysis and comparison of myths of "otherworld journey" in ancient, medical, and modern texts. Who are the typical tellers of and audiences for such tales, and how do they function both in their immediate and in their broader cultural contexts? All works read in English translation.