Heroic Journey in Northern Myth, Legend, and Epic

SCAND 40W - Heroic Journey in Northern Myth, Legend, and Epic

<p>Lecture, three hours. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 40W. All readings in English. Comparison of journeys of heroes. Readings in mythology, legend, folktale, and epic, including <cite>Nibelungenlied</cite>, <cite>Völsunga Saga</cite>, <cite>Eddas</cite>, and <cite>Beowulf</cite>. Cultural and historic backgrounds to texts. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

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Heroic Journey in Northern Myth, Legend, and Epic

SCAND 40

4 units