Mythology and Individuation PART ONE: Western mythology in the ancient Near East and Greece

Greg Bogart
Start Date: 19/03/2025
End Date:16/04/2025
Scheduled course
Online

Overview

This course explores the search for meaning through the study of world mythology, guided by the wisdom of Jungian depth psychology.

The course will be offered in two parts. Part 1 (March and April) will cover the roots of Western mythology in the ancient Near East and Greece. Part 2 (Coming May and June 2025) will explore Asian mythology and offer participants the opportunity undertake an ancestral mythology quest and to give presentations. You may register for Part 1 or both parts 1 & 2.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

  • Attendance at weekly Zoom meetings

  • Purchase assigned texts and read them

  • Keep a journal in which you record dreams, draw, or write poetry and explore symbols that are important to you. This journal is private in that you don’t have to show it to me or in class, unless you choose to

  • While listening to others in the group, show care and respect for each other’s experience. Maintain confidentiality of personal information shared in class

Recommended Texts:

  • An unlined journal, preferably with a beautiful cover

  • Willis, R. (2006). World Mythology: The Illustrated Guide. Oxford University Press

  • Armstrong, K. (2005). A Short History of Myth. Canongate

  • Davis, K. C. (2005). Don’t know much about mythology: Everything you need to know about the greatest stories in human history. Harper Collins

  • Supplemental readings will also be provided

Course Objectives:

  • To discover your own personal mythology

  • To research the mythology of your ancestors

  • To find meaning in the mythology and symbols of other cultures

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