Unit RELIGION AND MYTH IN THE ANCIENT WORLD

Course
Cultural heritage
Study-unit Code
A000115
Curriculum
Antropologia
Teacher
Francesco Marcattili
Teachers
  • Francesco Marcattili
Hours
  • 72 ore - Francesco Marcattili
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2024/25
Learning activities
Caratterizzante
Area
Discipline relative ai beni culturali
Academic discipline
L-ANT/07
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Introduction to Religions of the Ancient World - Introduction to Classical Mythology.
Reference texts
6 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-137, 173-269).
- B. Santorelli, Introduzione alla mitologia classica, Milano 2024 (Mondadori), pp. 1-128; students must also choose TWO of the following chapters to read:
Chapter 6. I miti degli Argivi
Chapter 7. I miti di Creta e di Atene
Chapter 8. Tebe
Chapter 9. Eracle
Chapter 10. Gli Argonauti
Chapter 11. La guerra di Troia
Chapter 12. I ritorni degli Eroi
Chapter 13. La fondazione di Roma.

9 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567).
- G. Ferraro, Il linguaggio del mito: valori simbolici e realtà sociale nelle mitologie primitive, Milano 2001 (Meltemi).

12 Course Credits:
- G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567).
The students of the course of Philosophy and Ethics of Relationships (12 CFU) shall select further textbooks in addition to the Manual in agreement with the teacher.
Educational objectives
The course aims to introduce the students to basic issues related to the ancient religions and classical mythology.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the ancient history and/or anthropological topics.
Teaching methods
Face to face lectures, PPT presentations.
Other information
Students are expected to attend class regularly.
Learning verification modality
The evaluation process provides an oral exam (duration: about 20 min.) on topics discussed in the lectures.

Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law (e.g. textbooks in digital format; teaching materials in accessible formats: presentations, handouts, workbooks, provided if necessary in advance of the lessons), for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator.
Extended program
The course will survey major themes related to the History of Religions and the Classical Mythology.
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