The Greeks and Their Gods

The pantheon of ancient Greek gods played a major role in Greek art, literature and life. Yet the large number of Greek deities can seem confusing, even frivolous to a modern observer. Enjoy an introduction to visual representations of Greek deities, major and minor, and insights into their personalities and characters. We will meet the major Greek deities and explore their areas of power. We will look at Greek deities as objects of religious devotion in temples and other cult settings, and compare this with representations of deities in scenes of Greek myth, where the gods are actors in a narrative. These comparisons will help provide insight into Greek attitudes towards their gods and their relationship with the divine.
Academic Units
0
Section Number
234SNR304
Instruction Method
Classroom + extended classroom

Location

Watermelon Music

1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Watermelon Music

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Section Notes

Hybrid (simultaneous classroom/online) participants receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course online or by phone with our Student Services team. 530-757-8777.

The class is offered in Hybrid format, allowing participants to attend via Zoom or in- person at the classroom simultaneously. A Zoom link for the class will be emailed to you the day before the first session. (Monday class links will be sent on the previous Thursday.)

In-person participants will attend at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616.

Please watch your email just prior to class for a PARKING MAP showing approved parking at the location. It is important to follow parking guidelines to respect the parking needs of other businesses nearby. Parking is limited, but additional street parking is available along Lake Blvd.

Enrollment Policies

There will be no service charge for withdrawal requests prior to the beginning of the Spring quarter. As of April 1, 2024, all withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee.  No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.

OLLI FIELD TRIP COURSE FEES are not refundable once you have enrolled unless your vacancy can be filled by someone on the wait list.