GRK 30.18 Lover, Victim, Goddess, Whore: Helen in Ancient Greek Literature

Celebrated as a lover, pitied as a victim, worshipped as a goddess, reviled as a whore—Helen of Troy has captivated people’s imaginations from classical antiquity to today. This advanced reading course offers students the opportunity to read select texts in ancient Greek by authors including Homer, Sappho, Herodotus, Euripides, and Plutarch, and learn about one of the most elusive and enchanting figures of Greek antiquity.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:LIT; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Classics - Classical Studies Greek Latin