A Wolf in a Backpack - Gods or Demons? Stories, Myths, and Folklore
What is the first adjective that comes to mind when you think of the wolf? Bad, good, cunning, hungry, aggressive, mysterious...? The presence of the wolf, real or imaginary, has always accompanied human beings. The course will explore the relationship between man and wolf over time and history, drawing on literary materials (classical literature, fiction, myths, and popular local and non-local legends) that will be provided to the class as a stimulus and starting point for a broader reflection.