The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

Course Description

Course Description: The Homeric Hymn to Demeter is part of a collection of archaic hymns to the gods, which narrate various mythological stories. The hymn to Demeter tells the story of Demeter’s grief and struggle to find her daughter, Persephone, who had been abducted by Hades, and it celebrates the richness of Demeter’s blessings for humanity upon their reunion Level: This class is intended for students with upper-intermediate to advanced knowledge of Attic / Byzantine Greek. Students may differ as regards their respective levels of proficiency; yet in class everyone is supposed to read and translate in turn. Sight reading is not required, home preparation is essential Textbook: Students should have an intermediate to advanced reading level in ancient Greek

Details

• Semester: Summer 2024
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

3 spots remaining out of 5

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.