— Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Magical practices and theories in ancient Greece and Rome and in the wider Mediterranean, including Mesopotamia and Egypt. Curses and spells in material culture, literary depictions of spell-casters, magic’s place in ancient society, and the modern afterlife of ancient magical practices. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).