LJBcB08 Classical Mythology: Heroic myths

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 14:00–15:40 B2.13
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course, completion of the course Classical Mythology: Gods is recommended.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 235 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/235, only registered: 0/235, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/235
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology, especially of the heroic myths and various approaches to them in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical heroic mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to present basic information about any of these ancient mythological characters.. Moreover, students will also be able to characterize different methods of interpretations of the myths in question and to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts and literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Argivean and corinthian cycle (Sisyphus; Glaucus; Bellerophontes; Inachus; Io; Danaos and Danaides; Danae; Perseus);
  • 2. Heraclean cycle;
  • 3. Attic myths (Cecrops; Erechtheus; Theseus);
  • 4. Cretean myths;
  • 5. Thessalian myths;
  • 6.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war; Nostoi
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://elf.phil.muni.cz/elf3/course/view.php?id=4647
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology: Heroic myths

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:30–14:05 B2.13
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course, completion of the course Classical Mythology: Gods is recommended.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 220 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/220, only registered: 0/220, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/220
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology, especially of the heroic myths and various approaches to them in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical heroic mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to present basic information about any of these ancient mythological characters.. Moreover, students will also be able to characterize different methods of interpretations of the myths in question and to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts and literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Argivean and corinthian cycle (Sisyphus; Glaucus; Bellerophontes; Inachus; Io; Danaos and Danaides; Danae; Perseus);
  • 2. Heraclean cycle;
  • 3. Attic myths (Cecrops; Erechtheus; Theseus);
  • 4. Cretean myths;
  • 5. Thessalian myths;
  • 6.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war; Nostoi
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 14:10–15:45 B2.13
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 220 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/220, only registered: 0/220, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/220
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1. Argivean cycle (Inachus, Io, Danaos and Danaides, Danae, Perseus);
  • 2. Heraclean cycle;
  • 3. Attic myths (Cecrops, Erechtheus, Theseus);
  • 4. Cretean myths;
  • 5. Thessalian myths;
  • 6.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war; Nostoi
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 14:10–15:45 zruseno D22
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1. Argivean cycle (Inachus, Io, Danaos and Danaides, Danae, Perseus);
  • 2. Heraclean cycle;
  • 3. Attic myths (Cecrops, Erechtheus, Theseus);
  • 4. Cretean myths;
  • 5. Thessalian myths;
  • 6.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war; Nostoi
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jana Nechutová, CSc.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each even Tuesday 9:10–10:45 zruseno D22
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1.-2. The Underworld (Hádés, Persefoné, Hypnos, Thanatos, Hekaté, Erínye, other ancient concepts of the Underworld).
  • 3.-5. The lesser gods (Muses, Charites, Horaae, Nemesis, Tyché, Níké, Hélios, Seléné, Eós etc.) and heroes.
  • 6.-7. Roman mythology and religion (Ianus, Lares, Penates, Genii, Vertumnus, Pomona, Flora, Bona Dea, Terminus, Pales).
  • 8.-10. Mythological epic cycles. Corinthian cycle (Sísyfos, Bellerofón), Argivean cycle (Ínachos, Íó, Danos and Danaides, Danaé, Perseus), Heraclean cycle.
  • 11.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jana Nechutová, CSc.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Tuesday 10:50–12:25 zruseno D22
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course: http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1.-2. The Underworld (Hades, Persephone, Hypnos, Thanatos, Hecate, Erinyes, other ancient concepts of the Underworld).
  • 3.-5. The lesser gods (Muses, Charites, Horaae, Nemesis, Tyche, Nike, Helios, Selene, Eos etc.) and heroes.
  • 6.-7. Roman mythology and religion (Ianus, Lares, Penates, Genii, Vertumnus, Pomona, Flora, Bona Dea, Terminus, Pales).
  • 8.-10. Mythological epic cycles. Corinthian cycle (Sisyphos, Bellerophon), Argivean cycle (Inachos, Io, Danos and Danaides, Danae, Perseus), Heraclean cycle.
  • 11.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Thursday 10:50–12:25 zruseno D22
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literarture. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of Ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course: http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1.-2. The Underworld (Hádés, Persefoné, Hypnos, Thanatos, Hekaté, Erínye, other ancient concepts of the Underworld).
  • 3.-5. The lesser gods (Muses, Charites, Horaae, Nemesis, Tyché, Níké, Hélios, Seléné, Eós etc.) and heroes.
  • 6.-7. Roman mythology and religion (Ianus, Lares, Penates, Genii, Vertumnus, Pomona, Flora, Bona Dea, Terminus, Pales).
  • 8.-10. Mythological epic cycles. Corinthian cycle (Sísyfos, Bellerofón), Argivean cycle (Ínachos, Íó, Danos and Danaides, Danaé, Perseus), Heraclean cycle.
  • 11.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war
Literature
  • ŠÍLENÝ, T. and G. HEJZLAR. Život v antickém Řecku. Praha, 1974. info
  • GROH, Vladimír and Gabriel HEJZLAR. Život v antickém Římě. 1. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1967, 256 s. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • ZAMAROVSKÝ, Vojtěch. Bohové a hrdinové antických bájí. Vyd. 3. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1982, 478 s. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Faculty of Arts as Centre of Excellence in Education: Complex Innovation of Study Programmes and Fields at FF MU with Regard to the Requirements of the Knowledge Economy“ – Reg. No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0228, which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
each odd Tuesday 10:50–12:25 zruseno D22
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology especially various approaches to mythology in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literarture. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of Ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course: http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521. At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to find basic information about any ancient mythological character. Moreover, students will also be able to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts.
Syllabus
  • 1. Myths in Homeric poems 2. Greek classical drama and myths 3. Myths in the greek historiography 4. The hellenistic poets and mythology 5. Myths in the roman literature
Literature
  • ŠÍLENÝ, T. and G. HEJZLAR. Život v antickém Řecku. Praha, 1974. info
  • GROH, Vladimír and Gabriel HEJZLAR. Život v antickém Římě. 1. vyd. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1967, 256 s. info
  • BOUZEK, Jan and Iva ONDŘEJOVÁ. Periklovo Řecko [3-2913]. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1989. ISBN 80-204-02083-4. info
  • HOŠEK, Radislav. Země bohů a lidí : pohledy do řeckého dávnověku. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1972, 290 s. URL info
  • BURIAN, Jan. Řím : světla a stíny antického velkoměsta. Vyd. 1. Praha: Svoboda, 1970, 285 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • ZAMAROVSKÝ, Vojtěch. Bohové a hrdinové antických bájí. Vyd. 3. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1982, 478 s. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.

LJBcB08 Classical Mythology: Heroic myths

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2020

The course is not taught in Spring 2020

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Irena Radová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Daniela Urbanová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
OBOR(LJ) || OBOR(DST) || OBOR(MED) || OBOR(KR) || OBOR(RE)
There are no specific requirements for enrolling in this course, completion of the course Classical Mythology: Gods is recommended.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 235 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/235, only registered: 0/235
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 18 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Greek and Roman mythology, especially of the heroic myths and various approaches to them in various literary genres and periods of the ancient literature. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the impact of ancient mythology on visual arts and literature as well. The course is partly supported by an electronic version of the course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the system of classical heroic mythology and relevant secondary literature in order to present basic information about any of these ancient mythological characters.. Moreover, students will also be able to characterize different methods of interpretations of the myths in question and to interpret the characters inspired by antiquity in the modern visual arts and literature.
Syllabus
  • 1. Argivean and corinthian cycle (Sisyphus; Glaucus; Bellerophontes; Inachus; Io; Danaos and Danaides; Danae; Perseus);
  • 2. Heraclean cycle;
  • 3. Attic myths (Cecrops; Erechtheus; Theseus);
  • 4. Cretean myths;
  • 5. Thessalian myths;
  • 6.-13. Common adventures: Argonautica; Calydonian hunt; Thebaid; Troian war; Nostoi
Literature
  • GRANT, Michael and John HAZEL. Who's who in classical mythology. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2002, x, 367. ISBN 0415260418. info
  • KERÉNYI, Karl and Carl Gustav JUNG. Věda o mytologii. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Nakladatelství Tomáše Janečka, 1995, 229 s. ISBN 80-85880-06-7. info
  • MORFORD, Mark P. O. and Robert J. LENARDON. Classical mythology. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 1985, xvi, 576. ISBN 0582285410. info
  • Classical mythology in twentieth-century thought and literature. Edited by Wendell M. Aycock - Theodore M. Klein. Lubbock: Texas Tech Press, 1980. ISBN 0-89672-079-9. info
  • SVOBODA, Ludvík. Encyklopedie antiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 1973, 741 s. URL info
  • SASKA, Leo František and František GROH. Mythologie Řeků a Římanů. Edited by Jaromíra Hüttlová. Deváté vydání. V Praze: I.L. Kober, 1948, 267 stran. URL info
  • SMITH, William. A classical dictionary of Greek and Roman biography, mythology and geography. Edited by Marindin. G. E. London: John Murray, 1919, vi, 1018 s. info
Teaching methods
One 2 hour lecture per week.
Assessment methods
Requirements for credit: passing a written test consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions, minimum pass level 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://www.phil.muni.cz/elf/course/enrol.php?id=521
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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