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Introducing 'In the Lap of the Gods'...a new course in Semester 1

11/12/2022

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This course in Graeco Roman Religion and Mythology will explain Graeco Roman mythology in the context of religion as a whole and differentiate it clearly from modern religions. 

​Convenor John Barry is keen to “infuse those attending with the same sense of joy that I had when I read my first book on Graeco-Roman mythology at the age of ten.”
Convenor:  John Barry         1st Friday 2 to 4 pm                   U3A Room 1
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    'In the Lap of the Gods' 

    This course will explain Graeco Roman religion and mythology in the context of religion as a whole and differentiate it clearly from modern religions. Convenor John Barry is keen to “infuse those attending with the same sense of joy that I had when I read my first book on Graeco-Roman mythology at the age of ten.”

    Convenor and Contact Details

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    John Barry
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    Meeting Time and Venue

    1st Monday
    2 - 4pm

    U3A Room 1

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