C C 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Norse Mythology, Ancient Greek, Latin Literature

• School: UT-Austin
• Department: Classical Civilization
• Course: C C 303
• Professor: Todd Curtis

Document Summary

1/18/17 worksheet: what is classical mythology: key terms: Mythos ( tale or story ) + logos ( account or explanation ) Ancient greek or latin literature, art or culture. Zeniths" of greek and roman culture (i. e. greek: 500-323 bc/ roman: 70 bc-30. Classical , derived from the latin word classicus, which described something that belongs to a class of things. Or pertaining to the time periods that were considered the zeniths of greek or roman literature and culture. Myth is a socially powerful traditional story -buxton, p. 18: why is the distinction between myth/legend/folktale not always helpful when discussing. The lines between myths, legends, and folktales are too broad in nature to use as a way to label myths. Greek myths are subjectively interpreted, therefore can have all the components of myths, legends, or folktales. Folktale: magical elements, moral lesson: generosity, timeless setting. Legend: st. nicholas (real person), historical past, symbolic value for society.