ENGL 2631 - Mythology in Literature
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 40981,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Russell Brickey
Email: rwbrickey@ysu.edu
Course Description
2631. Mythology in Literature. Introductory study of myths, chiefly classical, with some attention to their origins and cultural significance, and of literary works, both classical and modern, in which myths are used. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Odyssey a Graphic Novel | Gareth Hinds | |
| Required | The Epic of Gilgamesh a Graphic Novel | Kevin Dixon | |
| Required | Norse Mythology | Neil Gaiman |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | What Is Myth? | Intro to Mythology | Reading Response |
| 8/31 | Mythology of Creation | Creation Myths Across Culture | Reading Response |
| 9/7 | Persephonie, Medusa, Innana | Goddesses | PowerPoint Response |
| 9/14 | Theseus, Belaphoron, Gookachek | Hero Myths | Paper #1: Pick a Modern Hero |
| 9/21 | Gilgamesh | Monomyth | Peer Review Workshop |
| 9/28 | Gilgamesh | Summarian Mythology | Reading Response |
| 10/5 | Gilgamesh | Summarian Mythology | Paper #2: Favorite Passage Gilgamesh |
| 10/12 | Meek the Olympians | Greek Mythology | Peer Review Workshop |
| 10/19 | Stories of Odysseus | Greek Mythology | Reading Response |
| 10/26 | Iliad & Odyssey | Greek Mythology | Reading Response |
| 11/2 | Odyssey | Greek Mythology | Reading Response |
| 11/9 | Odyssey | Greek Mythology | Research PAper |
| 11/16 | Norse Gods & Goddesses | Norse Myth | Workshop |
| 11/23 | Norse Myths | Norse Mythology | Reading Response |
| 11/30 | Norse Myths | Norse Mythology | PowerPoint Response |
| 12/7 | Norse Myths & Final Paper | Norse Mythology | Final Paper & Response PowerPoint |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.