Enuma Elish: The Babylonian Creation Story

Course Description

Course Description: Enuma Elish (When on high) tells the Babylonian story of creation, describing how the world and the heavens were created and outlining the antics of famous deities like Marduk and Tiamat. This course will start reading through Chapter 1 of the epic in transliterated Akkadian, focusing on Akkadian grammar as well as cultural understanding of the myth itself. We'll also discuss how Enuma Elish fits into the larger scribal tradition (...and the canon) as well as the influence it had on later culture(s). Students will leave this course with a deeper understanding of the Akkadian language as it was used for things BEYOND scientific texts. DETAILS Level: Intermediate. Intermediate. Designed for students with some exposure to Akkadian (e.g., the different between logograms and syllable signs). Textbook: Instructor will provide some materials; others are part of the Electronic Babylonian Library. Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

Details

• Semester: Fall 2026
• Day: Wednesday
• Time: 10:00 AM ET
• First class: September 30, 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.