Online Class: Greek Mythology

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Course Description
Do you feel totally clueless when it comes to Greek Mythology? Do you often say to yourself: "It's all Greek to me"? You were supposed to learn this stuff in school but classical mythology isn't really taught anymore in elementary or secondary schools. This basic self-paced course can help.
Greek Mythology will give you an overview of the huge collection of stories explaining the creation of the world and the lives of the gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines. The scope of the Greek myths is astounding. Starting with the birth of the world, through bloody wars like
These myths provide us with valuable insights into who we are because they are an essential part of all of our backgrounds. When George Lucas first conceived on the wildly successful STAR WARS series, he admitted that many of the ideas were directly taken from Greek mythology – and the brilliant scholar Joseph Campbell was passionate about how the myths of the ancients have permeated into our own subconscious and became a vital part of who we are.
More than that, though, Greek mythology is a fascinating and enriching course that will give the student insights into human nature and into the very aspects of who we are. Whether you’re looking for passionate love stories, adventures that will leave you breathless, or want to delve into the world of monsters and sorcery, this is the course for you. You’ll discover new ways to look at the world around you and see just where it is that the ancients have touched our modern-day lives.
Students of this course will discover how our very fabric of society is derived from the ancient Greeks and how our everyday world has elements that go back centuries – back to the ages when the Greeks brought us tales of gods and warriors, of love lost and love regained, of triumph over incredible odds.
You’ll learn that there’s nothing to be afraid of when it comes to understanding Greek mythology. Many people are put off by the term “classical mythology,” but the fact is that these are adventure tales that can be as exciting as anything on the screen today. (In fact, films like
The course will cover such diverse areas as:
· The reasons for taking a mythology course: The student will understand what a myth is, why it is important to our society, and how myths have always impacted the world today. Students will understand the attraction to delving into the very aspects of creation that have been a part of our nature since the dawn of time.
· In the beginning: Students will examine the Greek ideas of creation and understand the birth of Man from the gods. The Titans will be discussed, as well as the Olympians and learn about the Five Ages of Mankind – and we’ll see how Pandora unleashed a series of misfortunes upon our world through such a simple thing as curiosity.
· The gods and early heroes in mythology: The student will learn about the gods and early heroes, including the 12 gods and goddesses of the Pantheon.
· The great heroes during the Trojan War: You will learn about the causes of the Trojan War, and will examine such great heroes as Odysseus, Achilles and Paris – understanding the very nature of friendship and sacrifice.
· Stories of love in mythology: The student will discover great stories of love in the myths of the Greeks, and see how they have been handed down through the centuries, even affecting the world that we live in today.
· Famous Greek mythology families and their cities: Continuing with understanding how Greek mythology affects the world today, the student will examine some of the greatest Greek families and see how their influence affected the very cities that they either conquered or created.
· More myths from Greek mythology: Students will learn about Sisyphus, King Midas, Oedipus (which became one of the most important stories of modern times and influenced such areas as modern psychology).
All in all, students of this course will see how incredibly rich and exciting the Greek myths are and how they have literally impacted every area of life today, from art to architecture to literature.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Greek Mythology
Lesson 1 Video A
Lesson 1 Video B : Introduction Discussion
Review Video: The Greek Gods
Take Poll: Which are your favorite types of Myths?
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Introduction Assignment: Reasons for Taking a Mythology Course
Complete Assignment: Defining Myth
Lesson 2: In The Beginning
Lesson 2 Video A
Lesson 2 Video B : Lesson 2 Discussion
Review 2 Articles: Homer and the Human Condition; Homer and Greek Mythology
Take Poll: Where did you learn your first Greek myths?
Complete Assignment: Homer's Odysseus and the Human Condition through Myth
Complete Assignment: Lesson 1: Finding other Myths
Complete: Quiz on Lesson 1
Lesson 3: The Gods and Early Heroes in Mythology
Lesson 3 Video A
Lesson 3 Video B : Lesson 3 Discussion
Review Article: Greek Mythological Heroes
Review Video: Greek Gods Explained
Take Poll: Famous Myths
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: God or Hero.
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 2
Lesson 4: The Great Heroes during the Trojan War
Lesson 4 Video A
Lesson 4 Video B : Lesson 4 Discussion
Review Article: The Trojan War and Literature
Review Video: The Trojan War
Complete Assignment: The Myth of the Trojan War and its influence
Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: The Odyssey
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 3
Lesson 5: Stories of Love in Mythology
Lesson 5 Video A
Lesson 5 Video B : Lesson 5 Discussion
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: Eros and Psyche
Complete: Quiz on Lesson 4
Lesson 6: Famous Greek Mythology Families and Their Cities
Lesson 6 Video A
Lesson 6 Video B : Lesson 6 Discussion
Review Article: Timeline of Greek Political History
Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: Sparta vs Athens
Complete: Quiz for Lesson 5
Lesson 7: More Myths from Greek Mythology
Lesson 7 Video A
Lesson 7 Video B : Lesson 7 Discussion
Take Poll: What do you think about this course?
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Assignment 6: The Minotaur or the Gorgon's Head
Complete: Final Assignment
Learning Outcomes
- Define Greek Mythology.
- Describe the gods and early heroes in mythology.
- Describe the great heroes during the trojan war.
- Summarize stories of love in mythology.
- Describe famous greek mythology families and their cities, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "I thought the assignments really made me learn an extra amount. They were fun, and challenging. I LOVED this class. I also could tell the teacher was very knowledgeable and always gave me a speedy return on grading, etc....Very interesting class, smart and friendly instructor. It wasn't overly easy, and I really liked that. I learned A LOT in this class." -- Caroline S.
- "The instructor has provided a very orgainzed and detailed course. The reading materials were interesting, but at times I did become a bit overwhelmed at all of the names of the ancient gods and goddesses and their relationships with one another and with the mortals. I appreciate your prompt responses to my email messages and your grading of the assignments and quizzes. This course should be rated with four stars. I have enjoyed my walk with you, even though it was "all Greek to me". I can only hope that you will offer more courses, such as Roman Mythology!!!" -- Sara H.
- "A fantastic introduction to the myth's of ancient greece with a slight flavouring of Humanities subjects. Realistic expectations of work load with the chance to expand on the work and explore styles within and around the subject. A correct and non bias presentation of the facts of myths without becoming too narrow....Well done. You have inspired me and made a difference to my learning experience. Its course like this that inspire me to go forward in my personal study and achieve my personal goals." -- Chris M.