Course Description Examines the interrelationships between the development of distinct socio-territorial entities in the Greek world and the concomitant process of the growth of local religious systems, which both reflect and shape local civic identities. Explores the interplay of ethnic, religious, and civic dimensions in the formation of cultural identities. Introduces students to the aspects of polytheistic worship and the development of local mythologies. Students will also investigate the types of sources used to study ancient religion and the methods of interpretation applied to them.
Evidence is drawn primarily from examples of Greek mythology, archaeology, and epigraphy.
All readings of ancient authors are done in translation.