TGC – Life Lessons from the Great Myths

Great People learn from myths and grand stories the Their cultures’ hopes and values are passed on to us. They can also teach us valuable life lessons that can guide, inspire, and help us learn. How they inspire. the Human imagination can make historical people, events, and themes powerful myths that last a lifetime. the Ages are nothing short of amazing-inspiring. To examine. the Core of the world’s greatest myths and tales—and the Get larger-More than-life characters who figure in them—is to confront some of history’s most basic human truths. This is a great opportunity to learn more about them and gain a better understanding of their lives. from You can use them in your daily life.

Change the Think about how you see some of these. the Most memorable stories ever told about Life Lessons from the Great Myths By award-The award of Professor J. Rufus Fears the University of Oklahoma. These 36 riveting lectures are a powerful combination of historical insight and storytelling talent. They explore the events and people that have so gripped civilizations that they transcended into history. the level of mythology and played an important part in shaping culture, politics and religion. Taken with you from the Alexander battlefields the Great And the Viking explorers built ships the Napoleon Bonaparte’s conquests the rough-And-Tumble drama the This is American West the Engaging, personal rewarding Great Only Professor Fears can give you the course.

Walk the Universal Path to Wisdom

Professor Fears believes that mythology is an integral part of mythology. the Universal path to wisdom. We study myths. the They are populated by heroes who serve as their protectors the Same reason we study every subject. the Humanities: To gain wisdom. Professor Fears shares his decades of teaching experience with a popular view on history. He will show you how to find the hidden meanings in these breaths.-Stories that catch your attention the These are the core principles the The lives of people from Around the The world and the time.

To make the More accessible to the epic scope and depth of world mythology Life Lessons from the Great Myths This article focuses on Professor Fears’ views the Most popular and important myths from Cultures and eras of importance from More than 3,000 years worth of history.

• Myths from ancient Greece and Rome: You’ll travel back to the Veritable cradle for Western civilization. Explore how myths and stories shaped our views on war, heroism and justice. the Trojan War the Adventures of Jason and Theseus the Tragedia of the House of Atreus the Rome was founded the Rule of Julius Caesar, plus more.
• Myths from the Near East and the Middle East: Focusing on the Mesopotamian Epics of Gilgamesh the books of Genesis and Exodus, you’ll discover how ancient stories and events—including Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality, the Moses calling, the Bestowal of the Ten Commandments—can serve as the Backbone for politics, culture, spirituality.
• Myths from early and modern Europe: Europe is also rife with its own mythologies and tales that built the Foundations the Modern West and those still offer lessons in leadership The Viking voyages to North America and the Arthurian chivalric legends are just a few of the examples you can see. the Battle of Kosovo the Near-Napoleon Bonaparte: The mythic story of his life
• Myths from the United States: America, you’ll learn, was a fertile field for transforming history into myth and shaping the The unique approach of the nation to freedom, self-determination and justice-reliance. You’ll learn more here from the Davy Crockett and Jesse James were among the heroes and heroines who lived and died for America.

Throughout the course, you approach each myth from It is important to consider both its historical roots and hidden wisdom from a holistic perspective. Not only will you get a stronger sense of how myths work together to create a broad moral framework for civilizations, you’ll see how in some cases—such as Julius Caesar’s life serving as a direct inspiration for Napoleon Bonaparte’s military career—earlier mythic and historical exploits inform and influence subsequent generations.

Find Enduring Sources of Wisdom

Every myth and every story you discover Life Lessons from the Great Myths—whether a completely unfounded story, such as the Sinking of Atlantis (or one that can be confirmed by the Historical record, such as the Battle of the Alamo—have long since transcended into legend. Each story reveals deeper truths than can be expressed in common, factual language.

Professor Fears decodes these words and shows how they can be used as powerful and enduring sources for wisdom.

• Oedipus, Agamemnon, and Orestes: The tragic lives of these ancient Greek figures offered Athenians pointed lessons on subjects such as decision making, leadership, and family values.
• The Epic of Gilgamesh: The rich tapestry of supernatural events in this riveting epic provided support for Mesopotamian politics, including the Need for a divinely appointed Kingship
• Beowulf: The furious battles between this bold hero and a bevy of monsters played an important role in cementing Germanic ideas of courage, heroism, glory, and honor.
• Napoleon Bonaparte: Promoted by the The military leader himself the myth of this French emperor shows what it takes to achieve military and political success—but also to overreach and lose it all.
• The fight for the Alamo: The dramatic last stand of Davy Crockett and other Americans at this Texas fort emphasizes the Idea that liberty is worth all prices, no matter how high the Chances of winning

Relive the World’s Great Myths

Professor Fears won over 25 awards for teaching excellence during his long career as an historian, lecturer and instructor. With Life Lessons from the Great Myths, you’ll see for yourself (if you aren’t already a fan of this masterful orator) just why he has received such acclaim—from His students and our own group of lifelong learners were equally impressed.

Professor Fears is more than just a lecturer. Fears tells vivid stories filled with drama and passion, so you will not only learn about the myths and stories but also experience them. You’ll

• Pay attention the Romulus, Remus and their brothers fight over where to build. the Rome, Italy. the Process, gives birth to an iconic ancient empire
• Take a walk with Moses the Israelites fleeing from Egyptian bondage and establishment of religious traditions that still continue to this day
• Jesse James is in charge as he commits daring crimes and becomes a folk hero. the American frontier
• As the American troops raise their flag, you can follow along the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima, for an inspiring photograph the nation;
• And much more.

Professor Fears says that wisdom can only be found by searching for it. the The ultimate goal of life is to fulfill that purpose. There is a lot of wisdom to be gained. from the These are the world’s greatest myths. By the Final powerful and inspiring lecture of the course. You’ll be wiser than before you started.