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The Iliad of Homer

Homer's stirring epic of warriors, gods, and intrigue is the beginning of Western literature. Although The Iliad's heroes, the Greeks and Trojans "armed in bronze", inhabit a world vastly different from our own, we can recognize the humanity of characters like the "swift-footed" Achilles and the "tamer of horses" Hector. Even the Olympian gods offer us a glimpse into human motivation. In this course, you study the historical context of the epic and its rich evocation of themes like honor, authority, family, and religion. Many great questions and puzzles confront readers ofThe Iliad. This course offers an opportunity to explore them all at an easy pace and in great detail. Students should read the first three books of The Iliad prior to the first class.

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Tues. Oct. 20, Berkeley

GAIUS STERN, Ph.D., studied Greek/Roman History at UC Berkeley. His writings include studies of the Ara Pacis Augustae, Roman coins, Sparta, and the Augustan age. He often travels to Italy and France to gather new materials for his research. His newest work will explore the status of prisoners of war in the ancient world.

Revised class schedule in red.

• 6 meetings
• Oct. 20 to Nov. 24: Tues., 6:30-9 pm; also
  Dec. 1: Tues., 6:30-9 pm
  
• Berkeley: 2320 Tolman Hall, UC campus
• $295 (EDP 021394)

Note: Class on December 1 will meet in Room 207 of UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave. in downtown Berkeley.

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