Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean (310-0-1)

Topic

Amazons

Instructors

Angharad Darden

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

The Amazons were a fantastical race of warrior women who lived on the periphery of the Greek world. They represented a world turned upside down, antithetical to Greek masculine values. The queens of the Amazons were powerful enemies to the best of the Greek heroes, coming into conflict with Achilles, Heracles, and Theseus. In this course we will discuss the place of the Amazons in ancient literature, in various artistic traditions, and in relation to cultures on the periphery of the Greek world where the idea of female warriors did not seem so impossible.

Class Materials (Required)

N/A

Class Notes

Starting November 21st please use the following link to sign up for the Waitlist for this course: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgNXUVYG7rEhw2GYZKZNcGbBp4oiQmWHkb0wKQTzRjgj5pHA/viewform

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
SDG Gender Equality