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Survey of western mythology through different ages, with emphasis on classical myths and their influence on European art, culture and literature. Introduction to pre-Columbian mythology and its influence on Latin American art, culture and literature.

Prerequisite: Two years of high school Latin or the equivalent; and permission of instructor. Students with previous study of Latin are invited to arrange Independent Study in Latin with a qualified member of the Hood faculty. At this level, independent study in Latin focuses on completing the study of Latin grammar and reading introductory texts. Independent study does not fulfill the College’s foreign language requirement.