Essay Topic: “Choose two major myths or episodes in Classical mythology (i.e. a major
Homeric hymn or set of hymns, a substantial account or summary such as Hesiod or
Apollodorus, or major episodes in one of the Homeric epics). Compare and contrast the
figures and events described in the two myths or episodes, and demonstrate how they
contain important insight or wisdom for an ancient and/or modern audience.
