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CLAS 3170 - Descent and Return: Ancient Views of Hades and the Afterlife

3 credits

This course will focus on classical views of Hades and the afterlife, paying special attention to the gods and heroes, such as Persephone, Odysseus, Orpheus, and Aeneas, who were able to make the journey down into Hades while alive and then return back to the upper world.  We will also discuss the historical background to the works and related religious and literary themes.

Cross-listed as: HIST 3170 /RELS 3170 


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