Callimachus: Hymn to Athena

Course Description

Course Description: This course offers an introduction to Hellenistic poetry and Callimachus through a close reading of his fifth hymn, known as The Bath of Pallas, which is set at a religious festival in Argos for the purpose of cleaning the cult statue of Athena. The poem is written in elegiac couplets and relates the myth of the blinding of the famous seer Teiresias. Callimachus is considered the greatest of the Hellenistic poets, whose learned cosmopolitan poetry had a profound influence on golden age Roman poets. This is a great opportunity to read one of the most neglected of all major Greek poets, but will also be valuable for those who want to understand better the nature of Latin poetry. DETAILS Level: Intermediate. This course is open to those who have completed a basic Greek course. 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: Tuesday
• Time: 6:00 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.