Achilles' Fateful Decision: Iliad 9-10

Course Description

Course Description: The critical embassy to Achilles concludes with final pleas from his old mentor Phoenix and the strong warrior Ajax. Achilles, however, has his own idea about when he will return to the fight, and is determined to do so on his own terms. In this Greek reading course, we will cover the crucial last part of book 9 (including the story of Meleagros and the conclusion of the embassy to Achilles) and the majority of book 10 of the Iliad, for a total of close to 600 lines. While this is an ongoing Homeric reading group, new participants are always most welcome. DETAILS Level: Intermediate-Advanced. This course is intended for participants with upper-Intermediate to advanced reading knowledge of 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.

Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• First class: October 1, 2026
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

7 spots remaining out of 7

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.