Ovid's Medea

Summer 2025

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Course Description

Course Description: Medea is one of the most (in)famous and captivating characters of Greek mythology: the witch, the murderess, the exile, the scorned woman. Among the Roman authors drawn to her story, Ovid stands out in his fascination with her. He devotes half a book of the Metamorphoses to her story, as well as one of his Heroides letters, and a full-length tragedy (which sadly does not survive). We are going to read Ovid’s version of Medea’s story from the Metamorphoses in Latin, as well as other selections about Medea in English Level: Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in Latin Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Details

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

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

This section is full

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.