I find Greek and Egyptian mythology and other stuff like that quite fascinating. I know it's not a reputable major but i would love to take a class like that for fun.
2007-07-23 08:24:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
it all depends on what college you go to. I would love to major in Greek and Roman mythology but no place where I live teaches those subjects on such a bug scale as calling it a major. Instead, I'm majoring in 'history' - a broad subject of course - and it can include mythology if you want it to.
This costs A LOT of money but maybe you could get a grant or something and go study in Egypt (where ever) and it would be easier to step foot in the mythology world if you live and work in that kind of culture. But of course, that wiuld be a lot of money, time and guts to move across the world like that. I know I would like to.
2007-07-23 08:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not as a undergrad... Take History and later a Masters in Early Eastern European, that way you may later narrow it/or minor into mythology... that might satisfy your taste for it...
Or for short take a class in Early Eastern European and PHI101 to help it out... Early Greek and Egyptian history is very mixed up with Myth! (note: everyone knows Egypt is not Eastern Europe... but they become segways to eachother OK!!!)
BTW my degree is kind of useless if you are talking money! But is great for parties trivia!!! hahaha!
2007-07-23 08:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by ikiraf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the majors that have good employment potential after achieving your degree. That kills the writing skill, communication majors are not guaranteed jobs. I have a degree in English and journalism. Acting is fun and if you get involved in the local theater you may wind up making a living with it. However most actors are unable to earn a lving from it. Video productions, however is a viable field if you can get into it after getting a degree. Being involved in theater productions may help to wind up with a paid job if you choose to major in video production. However, your statement about being a math whiz is, I think, the best route for employment. Using math skills to enter fields like computer programming, engineering (electrical, mechanical or bio-neurolgoical), chemistry, and phsics is a great entry into the job market but research before you choose your major by checking the job leads for that field. (I wish now, that I would have chosen computer programming instead of English and journalism for my majors.)
2016-05-21 02:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by lana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There usually is some sort of classical mythology course offered at larger colleges and universities. Check the website of the school(s) you're interested in. They'll have an on-line catalog of courses offered and a brief description of what they involve.
2007-07-23 09:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by ladydi_1987 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible yes, but you might want to consider what doors that will open for you. I majored in Sociology for 2 reasons: It interested me and it got me into graduate school.
2007-07-23 08:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though it might be lumped into a Classical Studies program at some colleges.
2007-07-23 08:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So why not take it as a minor with a major of History? They often tie in together anyway.
2007-07-23 08:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Amber F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, if you really like that stuff, why don't you go for a history major....or an anthropology or archeology major......otherwise, check out Evergreen State college (Olympia, WA) where you can make up your own major.
2007-07-23 08:29:15 · answer #8 · answered by bradley L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Not all colleges offer it. If thats what you are interested in doing then check with your college before registering.
If thats where your heart is then follow it!
2007-07-23 08:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by peace_by_moonlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you find that interesting then take a degree in anthropology with a specialty in ancient cultures. you won't make a living with it, but if you can afford it who cares?
2007-07-23 08:29:21 · answer #10 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋