CLAS 160D2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Vladimir Propp, Comparative Mythology, Odysseus
17 Oct 2016
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Class myth lecture 17 ( means check powerpoint) Primarily concerned with the gods and humankind"s relationships with them. Rooted in history (even if they are fantastical) Explores universals in mythology through time and across cultures. Working on russian myths, devised a linear sequence that myths collow. Each function of unit of action in a narrative structure known as motifmeme are constant in traditional tales. Achilles being dipped in river of styx. Baby heracles strangling snakes given to him by hera to kill him. Helping various heros, jason from a serpent. Athena helping heracles bc the tasks were just too hard to do alone. Adventurous conflict with divine, human or monstrous opponents. Orpheus bringing wife back from the dead but ultimately losing her. Athena leading heracles to olympus after he dies and he marries hebes. She is rescued and her son is born. Named after the city"s founder cadmus, son of agenor, (king of tyre) and brother.
