This free online course explores gods, goddesses and heroes found in diverse mythological traditions. Many deities and heroic figures, each with unique qualities and powers that set them apart as legendary beings, may be encountered in mythologies. Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, American, and other myths are covered in this course. We study gods, goddesses, and heroes, such as Zeus, Ra, Hera, and Heracles, and their qualities, roles, and symbolism. We also discuss mythological interpretations and the hero's journey archetype.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195463 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define the concept of mythology • List the different types of myths • Outline the crucial role played by gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines in mythology • Discuss the mythology of ancient Greece, ancient Rome and Norse, and their gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines • Describe the traits of gods, deities and heroes from the mythology of Egypt, the Americas, Asia, Mesopotamia and Africa • Indicate the hero's journey archetype • Explain how myths serve as reflectors of culture and values |
| Course Code | 6417 |
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