Icarus: entering the world of myth
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Learn about the classical myth of Icarus and its connections to other ancient myths. Explore the story as told by Ovid and its transformation by later poets and painters. Gain knowledge of myth’s historical, cultural, and artistic contexts through literary and visual analysis.
This free course, Icarus: entering the world of myth, will introduce you to one of the best-known myths from classical antiquity and its various re-tellings in later periods. You will begin by examining how the Icarus story connects with a number of other ancient myths, such as that of Theseus and the Minotaur. You will then be guided through an in-depth reading of Icarus’ story as told by the Roman poet Ovid, one of the most important and sophisticated figures in the history of ancient myth-making. After this you will study the way in which Ovid’s Icarus myth has been reworked and transformed by later poets and painters.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Display knowledge of one well-known classical myth, and understand its relation to a number of other myths and characters
Understand how this myth functions in a range of historical, cultural and artistic contexts
Engage in basic literary and visual analysis of ancient and later sources of myth.
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