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The assignment is to write a four (4) page essay summarizing one of our advanced readings. The readings you have to choose from are: Vernant 1990 – Prometheus in Hesiod. Calame 2007 – Greek Myth and Greek Religion Lonsdale 1994 – Homeric Hymn to Apollo Henrichs 1984 – The Modern View of Dionysus Rutherford 2011 – Mythology of the Black Land Shapiro 1983 – The Death and Apotheosis of Herakles Hunter 1993 – Modes of Heroism. Dodds 1966 – On Misunderstanding Oedipus Rex All of these readings are on Canvas in the Modules section of each week In writing your essay you may want to consider the following approach: First, think about the primary reading of your chosen week. Choose one major myths or episodes in Classical mythology (i.e. a major Homeric hymn or set of hymns, a substantial account or summary such as Hesiod or Apollodorus, or major episodes in one of the Homeric epics). Second, summarize briefly your understanding of the advanced article (if you are unsure, re-watch the Video lecture) Third, using the key terms of the week, show how the figures and events described in the myth integrate with the argument of the advanced reading. Think about how you believe the episodes demonstrate or contain important insight or wisdom for an ancient and/or modern audience.

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