Online Course: Conquering Crisis - Lessons from the Myths of Greece and Rome

Over three evenings, this course will explore key life lessons concealed within three famous Hero mythologies: Troy, Odysseus and Aeneas.

The course will present an overview of each myth and highlight key ideas which can be applied to daily life. Using the framework of the Hero’s Journey, developed by American professor of literature specialising in comparative mythology, Joseph Campbell, we will explore these myths as valuable maps of our own consciousness. In this context, the heroic archetype becomes understood as a tool to help navigate our own inner growth and our potential for healthy and positive transformation, both in ourselves and in service of others.

“Mythology tells us that where you stumble, there your treasure is… And where it seems most challenging lies the greatest invitation to find deeper and greater powers in ourselves” - Joseph Campbell
Each evening will take the format of an online seminar via Zoom, starting at 7pm with presentations, discussion and opportunities for questions. The course is designed as three successive evenings, but each evening can also be attended individually if preferred.

Evening 1 - Tuesday 24 Aug, 7pm

Myths of Troy: The Legacy of Heroes
Looking at the myths around Troy, we will consider aspects of the Hero’s Journey which involve facing crisis and embracing change, asking what is the symbolic meaning of Troy and the reason why the hero fights.

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Evening 2 - Tuesday 31 Aug, 7pm

Myth of Odysseus: The Odyssey of Everyday Life
Using Homer’s myth of the Greek King and Trojan hero Odysseus, we will discuss the lessons that the hero must learn in the adventure and how this insight can be understood and applied in our own lives.

Evening 3 - Tuesday 7 Sept, 7pm

Myth of Aeneas: Answering the Call
A Prince of Troy but most famously associated with the foundation of Rome, the myth of Aeneas depicts the hero’s struggle to answer the call of destiny. We will look at the inner difficulties faced when building something new and consider the wisdom required to stay the course.

Pay-what-you-can
Tickets for this course are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis to help support our charity and activities. The suggested donation for the whole course is £25 and for individual evenings is £10 per evening. Your support and contribution are greatly appreciated, thank you!

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