We were excited to welcome Jackie Murray for an Online Open House entitled “Apollonius' Argonautica: Earth, Sky, and Sea.” The event took place on Friday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. EST and was recorded. You can watch the video on the Center for Hellenic Studies YouTube Channel or in the frame in this post. Read more
"Hereupon Jason snatched the golden fleece from the oak, at the maiden bidding; and she, standing firm, smeared with the charm the monster's head... so at that time did Jason uplift the mighty fleece in his hands; and from the shimmering of the flocks of wool there settled on his fair cheeks and brow a red flush like a flame." This month we complete our reading of Argonautica with Books… Read more
"Beginning with thee, O Phoebus, I will recount the famous deeds of men of old, who, at the behest of King Pelias, down through the mouth of Pontus and between the Cyanean rocks, sped well-benched Argo in quest of the golden fleece." In July and August we will be reading the complete Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes. This month we will read Books 1 and 2. Discussion starts in the… Read more
Eros passed unseen through the grey mist, causing confusion .... he shot at Medea....and the bolt burnt deep down in the maiden's heart like a flame Dear readers, The Hour 25 Book Club will host a discussion on Apollonius Rhodius Argonautica Book 3 on Tuesday, August 11 at 11 a.m. but you can start the conversation in the forum. Read more
