Aeschylus' Oresteia: Agamemnon

Course Description

Course Description: Aeschylus’ Agamemnon is the first play in the Oresteia, the great surviving Greek trilogy. The trilogy covers the final part of the saga of the House of Atreus, from the return of Agamemnon from Troy to the defense of Orestes and resolution of the curse. The Agamemnon tells of the return of Agamemnon with Cassandra and Clytemnestra’s murderous plot to kill him in revenge for his sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia. In this session we will read roughly the first half of the play. DETAILS Level: Students should be able to read Greek at a high intermediate or advanced level. Textbook: Instructor will provide materials. If students have their own copy of the text, they may use that. Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• First class: September 29, 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.