Saxo Grammaticus' Gesta Danorum

Course Description

Course Description: Perhaps the greatest historian of Medieval Scandinavia, Saxo Grammaticus deals with mythical and semi-mythical kings of Denmark and wider Scandinavia, contextualising stories better known from the accounts of sagas and eddic material within a 'scholarly' historical framework. This course will appeal to those interested in Scandinavian history, the material contained in the vernacular literature of Iceland, as well as lovers of Hamlet: the Gesta Dacorum provides the core material for the story Shakespeare later retells in this key work of English literature and will form a key part of our reading. DETAILS Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Intermediate-Advanced Latin 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: Friday
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• First class: October 2, 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.