Ever to Excel: Iliad Book 6

Course Description

Course Description: Early in book 6 of Homer's Iliad, two heroes meet on the field of battle and end up engaging in a legendary conversation, wherein the generations of all mortals are compared to those of leaves in the wind. This passage also gives us Glaucus' indomitable maxim, Ever to Excel, a favorite motto of both Cicero and many institutions the world over. In this Greek reading course, we will cover part of book 5 and the majority of book 6 of the Iliad, a little less than 600 lines or so. While this is an ongoing Homeric reading group, new participants are always most welcome Level: This course is intended for participants with upper-Intermediate to advanced reading knowledge of Ancient Greek Textbook: Iliad Books 6 and 22, by Geoffrey Steadman. Available as a free PDF or print on demand from Amazon: https://geoffreysteadman.com/iliad-6-22

Details

• Semester: Summer 2025
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

1 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.