Course Description: Herodotus’ Ἱστορίαι is one of the most important ancient texts to have laid the foundations of what came to be the Western historiographical tradition. In this course, students will read and discuss excerpts from Book 3 of this famous work, focusing especially on some key elements of Persian history, such as the conquest of Egypt and the rise of Darius I. In addition to the historical content, special attention will be given to the study of the Ionic dialect in which the text is written.
DETAILS
Level: This course is intended for those with advanced experience speaking Ancient Greek.
Textbook: Instructor will provide materials.
Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.
When
Fridays, 12:00p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Cost
$250