In this two-hour craft class and generative workshop, we will explore how poets from various epochs have artfully engaged with ancient stories, and why the gods provide so much dramatic and lyrical fodder. We’ll revisit the most frequently alluded to stories from Greek mythology, close reading excerpts from Homer to Anne Carson as well as poems by Louise Glück, Yusef Komunyakaa, and others to identify how poets transform age-old tales into resonant, contemporary works. We’ll explore the mythical motifs and timeless themes that continue to echo across the ages, deepening our understanding of Greek mythology—yes—but also inspiring us to identify and harness our own relationship to these works, writing into this rich tradition in new ways.

The two hours will be divided into craft lessons/discussions of poem + three generative exercises and time to share as a group. Enrollment limited.