Along with Homer, Hesiod is one of the earliest preserved Greek poets. His Works and Days are full of memorable myths and images, such as the stories of Prometheus, Pandora, and the five ages of humankind. In this ten-week course, we will read about the first half of Works and Days. We will read and discuss together in ancient Greek, using paraphrases to learn and practice new and unfamiliar vocabulary.
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For Whom Is This Course?
intermediate to advanced learners of Ancient Greek, especially those who would like to practice reading poetry in the epic dialect
Prerequisites
good knowledge of Ancient Greek (at least one year of university studies or equivalent)
prior experience speaking the language is recommended but not required
Tuesdays, 19:00-20:00 Central European Time September 15 — November 17, 2026 (ten weeks in total, once a week)
Teacher
Josef Chlachula
Josef (Ἰωσήφ) grew up in Minnesota and now lives in Prague, Czechia, where he earned his master’s degree in classical philology and is now a PhD student. His main interests are Greek poetry and Stoic philosophy, and he has taught classes on these topics at Argos Ancient Greek. He has participated in and led seminars at several conferences and workshops for spoken ancient Greek.
Registration
To register, please put the class into your digital shopping card and proceed to checkout. Alternatively, you can also send us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com
FAQ
Which pronunciation do you use?
We use the Erasmian pronunciation of Ancient Greek.
How many students are there in each class?
Classes are capped at six students.
Where do classes meet?
We will meet on Zoom or Teams. The teacher will send you the meeting link before the first session.
What happens after my purchase?
After you have paid you will receive a confirmation email. A week before the class starts, the teacher will send you the meeting link as well as other useful information.
Which payment methods do you offer? Can I pay by bank transfer or wire transfer?
We are currently offering the following payment methods: bank transfer (US or SEPA), wire transfer (US), Wise, PayPal, credit card. If you want to pay via bank transfer or wire transfer, please contact us directly: info@argos-didaskei.com If you want to pay via PayPal or credit card, just put the class or item into your virtual shopping cart and proceed to check out.
What happens if I have to cancel a class?
You can cancel your registration any time via email. If you cancel before a class has started, you will receive a full refund of the course fee you have paid minus a ten percent administration fee. If you have to cancel a class that has already started, you will receive a partial refund in direct proportion to the number of classes that you have attended minus the ten percent administration fee. For example: If you have to cancel half way in of a course, you will receive a 50% refund minus 10% percent of the originally paid course fee.
I have further questions: Who can I contact?
Feel free to write us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com
