Homer's Iliad 5: Diomedes Battles the Very Gods

Spring 2025

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Course Description

Course Description: We pick up our reading of the Iliad in the midst of one of its most famous aristeiai, that of Diomedes, starting with one of the most famous examples of a hero being rescued by the gods, Aeneas. In this Greek reading course, we will cover the majority of book 5 of the Iliad, about 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: Instructor will provide materials. Recommended: M.M. Willcock, Homer: Iliad I-XII (Bristol Press, 1998)

Details

  • Semester: Spring 2025
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

1 spots remaining out of 6

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.