Life Lessons from the Great Myths

Learn how myth encodes the core sets of principles for the lives of people from around the world and across time.

Overview

Course No. 3870

This 36-lecture journey explores:

• Timeless myths from Greece, Rome, the Middle East, and America
• Historical truths behind legendary stories
• Cultural values shaped by heroic tales
• Enduring wisdom from 3,000 years of storytelling

What You’ll Discover:

✓ How myths convey profound human truths
✓ The real events behind famous legends
✓ Why heroic stories shape national identities
✓ Practical life lessons from ancient narratives

Video Lectures

Section 1: Greek Mythology

01-05: Trojan War Saga (30-33 min)
From Homer’s Iliad to archaeological discoveries

06-10: Classic Greek Heroes (30-31 min)
Jason, Theseus, Oedipus, and Atlantis

Section 2: Biblical & Middle Eastern Myths

11-15: Epic of Gilgamesh (30-31 min)
Mesopotamian kingship and immortality

13-15: Biblical Narratives (30-31 min)
Genesis, Exodus, and Jewish identity

Section 3: Roman & Medieval Legends

16-20: Roman Foundation (30-31 min)
Aeneas, Romulus, and republican values

21-25: Medieval Heroes (30-31 min)
Beowulf, King Arthur, and Viking explorers

Section 4: Modern Myths

26-30: National Identity Myths (30-31 min)
Kosovo, Arminius, and European roots

31-35: American Legends (30-31 min)
Alamo, Jesse James, Custer, and Reagan

Conclusion

36: Myth as Wisdom (32 min)
How stories guide human understanding