Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mythology II
Course Code: REH201
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to have knowledge about Classical Greek and Roman mythology and comprehend their similarities and differences from the Middle East and the world mythologies.

Course Content

Stories of mythological mosaics in Gaziantep and Hatay Archaeology Museums will be discussed by giving information about creation of the universe and the birth of the Gods in Classiclal Greek Mythology, Twelve Olympians, the twelve labors of Heracles, Trojan war in detail.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Vedat ACAR
Learning Outcomes
1.He/ she comprehends the development of classical Greek mythology.
2.He/ she recognizes the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.
3. He/ she knows the important myths in Anatolia.
4. He/ she knows love, adventure and war myths.
5.He/ she establishes the relationship between nature and historical events in Classical Greek myths.
6.He/she knows the myths in which the theme of punishment is discussed in Classical Greek
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Grimal,P. Mitoloji Sözlüğü Yunan ve Roma, Kabalcı Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2010.
2.Çakmak, T.F. (Edt.), Turist Rehberleri İçin Genel Mitoloji, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2021
3.SCHWAB, G. Klasik Yunan Mitolojisinin En Güzel Efsaneleri (Çevr: D.D. Yüzer). I-II Cilt, İlya Yayınları İstanbul, 2012.
4.GEZGİN,D. Bitki Mitosları, Sel Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2018.
5.HOOKE, S.H., Ortadoğu Mitolojisi, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara 1993.
6.TEZ, Z., Mitolojinin Kültürel Tarihi, İstanbul 2008.
7.GEZGİN, İ. Sanatın Mitolojisi, Sel Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2018.
8.GEZGİN, D. Hayvan Mitosları, Sel Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2007.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information will be given about the birth of the Gods and creation of human by Prometheus and how Prometheus brought human fire.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Zeus's love affairs will be discussed.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Zeus's love affairs will be discussed.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Hades, Hephaistos and Hermes who are among the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Poiseidon, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Athena, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Apollo, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Information will be given aout the oracle centers in Anatolia and their relatisonship with Apollo.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Artemis, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Information will be given about Dionysos, one of the 12 Olympian Gods.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Information will be given about birth and the twelve labors of Heracles, one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Information will be given about birth and the twelve labors of Heracles, one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Information will be given about the Trojan War in which not only people but also Gods fought.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Information will be given about the Argonautic Expedition.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Reading101010
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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2026