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| Campus | Bryn Mawr |
| Semester | Spring 2024 |
| Registration ID | ARCHB304001 |
| Course Title | Archaeology of Greek Religion |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Classical Studies |
| Instructor | Tasopoulou,Evrydiki |
| Times and Days | F 01:10pm-03:30pm
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| Room Location | DAL212E |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2915 This course approaches the topic of ancient Greek religion by focusing on surviving archaeological, architectural, epigraphical, artistic and literary evidence that dates from the Archaic and Classical periods. By examining a wealth of diverse evidence that ranges, for example, from temple architecture, and feasting and banqueting equipment to inscriptions, statues, vase paintings, and descriptive texts, the course enables the participants to analyze the value and complexity of the archaeology of Greek religion and to recognize its significance for the reconstruction of daily life in ancient Greece. Special emphasis is placed on subjects such as the duties of priests and priestesses, the violence of animal sacrifice, the function of cult statues and votive offerings and also the important position of festivals and hero and mystery cults in ancient Greek religious thought and experience. Enrollment Cap: 15. If this course exceeds the enrollment cap, the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Archaeology Major and Minor Senior; Archaeology Major and Minor Junior; Archaeology Major and Minor Sophomore. |
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