In most things she had her parents, Alexios 1 and Eirene 61 as teachers, but not in learning, for their knowledge was of the Christian tradition; Anna wanted a secular education, which she won with the help of other tutors and much hard work of her own
Tornikes, Georgios 243.10-247.3
She learned grammar with Anonymus 727, chosen by Eirene 61, and discussed philosophy with elderly and distinguished philosophers
Tornikes, Georgios 263.10-265.8
Studied astrology, not for itself, but so as to be able to better understand its claims