The myths that inhabit us: from Prometheus to Marvel

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this course you will explore and analyze the great mythical narratives that have accompanied humanity since ancient times. You will have the opportunity to question them, value their contributions as a germ of knowledge and discover the validity they hide behind contemporary masks. Based on four problem situations, you will travel from the cosmogonies that give meaning to the universe to the otherworldly stories that seek to alleviate the anguish of finitude and death. Get ready to embark on a journey full of gods, monsters and heroes.