ARKEO 2846

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ARKEO 2846
Magic and Witchcraft in the Greco-Roman World

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This introductory course explores the roles of amulets, love potions, curse tablets, and many other magical practices in ancient Greek and Roman societies. In this course, you will learn how to invoke the powers of Abrasax, become successful and famous, get people to fall desperately in love with you, and cast horrible curses on your enemies! We will also examine a range of ancient and modern approaches to "magic" as a concept: what exactly do we mean by "magic," and how does it relate to other spheres of activity, like religion, science, and philosophy? When people (in ancient times or today) label the activities of others as "magic," what are the social and political consequences of that act? As we investigate the practices that Greeks and Romans considered "magical," we will also explore what those practices can teach us about many other aspects of life in the past, such as social class, gender, religion, and ethnic and cultural identity.

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS, HST-AS, SCD-AS)

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2846, CLASS 2646, NES 2546

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16498 ARKEO 2846   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  • 16499 ARKEO 2846   DIS 201

  •  
    • T Kennedy Hall 213
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 16500 ARKEO 2846   DIS 202

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2846, CLASS 2646, NES 2546

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20342 ARKEO 2846   LEC 002

  •  
    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20341 ARKEO 2846   DIS 203

  •  
    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Barrett, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 20343 ARKEO 2846   DIS 204

  •  
    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online