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Apr 15, 2026
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CNX 148 - The Story of Troy
Description
Why do variations of legends exist? How do different types of evidence tell a story over and over again, but in diverse ways? This course examines the process of storytelling through the lens of one of the most familiar tales from antiquity, the Trojan War. The epic exploits of Achilles, Helen, Hector and Agamemnon have captivated authors, painters, scholars, archaeologists and leaders since ancient times, prompting many to search for the myth’s origins and historicity. This course will focus in turn on close readings of different types of primary evidence (i.e. the epics of Homer, archaeological remains in Greece and the Near East, visual representations and ancient practices of ritual and warfare) to consider the development and evolution of the Trojan myth throughout time. Ultimately the course will interrogate the continuous process of storytelling itself through analysis of adaptations and reuses of the Trojan story as they intersect with contemporary values and meanings.
Credits: 1
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