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   Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?

   • Homer (/ ˈhoʊmər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; born c. 8th century BCE) was an Ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.

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   Did Homer write the Iliad?

   • In antiquity, Homer's authorship of the poem was not questioned, but contemporary scholarship predominantly assumes that the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed independently and that the stories formed as part of a long oral tradition.

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   Why did Homer write the Ilias & Odysseis?

   • According to Bentley, Homer "wrote a Sequel of Songs and Rhapsodies, to be sung by himself for small Earnings and good Cheer at Festivals and other Days of Merriment; the Ilias he wrote for men, and the Odysseis for the other Sex.

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   Why is the Odyssey important?

   • This focus is especially remarkable when contrasted with the Iliad, which centres the exploits of soldiers and kings during the Trojan War. The Odyssey is regarded as one of the most significant works of the Western canon. The first English translation of the Odyssey was in the 16th century.

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   3 days ago · The Iliad (/ ˈ ɪ l i ə d /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἰλιάς, romanized: Iliás, Attic Greek:; "[a poem] about Ilion (Troy)") is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences.

3. greekreporter.com › 2024/10/11 › famous-artworksThe Most Famous Artworks Depicting Scenes From Homer’s Iliad

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   5 days ago · Homer’s The Iliad, which recounts the fabled story of the Trojan War, is perhaps the most famous of ancient Greek literary works. Its subject matter is rousing and electrifying yet also profoundly human. It is a tale of war and conflict but also of love and loss. With themes so central to the universal human experience, it is no wonder that ...

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   Oct 6, 2024 · The iliad Louden B. The Iliad : Structure, Myth, and Meaning . Johns Hopkins University Press; 2006. Looks at repetition and evidence of oral tradition in the iliad on a scale much larger than before and argues that "a lengthy chain, an extended narrative pattern, which is repeated three times, in three sequences, underlies most of its plot". three seperate investigations have now arrived at ...

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6. worldhistorycommons.org › homers-iliadHomer’s The Iliad - World History Commons

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Homer's The Iliad is an ancient greek poem written around the eighth century. The poem is set during the Trojan war and highlights the conflict between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles. The text provided is an excerpt from book three.

7. oberlinreview.org › 33542 › artsOn the Record with Kirk Ormand: Teaching Homer’s Iliad

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   Oct 4, 2024 · He recently published a book chapter in the new Oxford Critical Guide to Homer’s Iliad. Ormand’s essay delves into book 19 of the 24 books of the Iliad. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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   Oct 4, 2024 · Understanding the opening lines of the Iliad is crucial, as they introduce the central themes of wrath, honor, and the consequences of personal pride. Achilles’ intense emotions not only drive the plot but also offer profound insights into human nature and the values of ancient Greek society.

9. www.litsalon.co.uk › Studies › the-iliad-section-1The Iliad (Section 1: Books 1-12) - The London Literary Salon

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   Sep 18, 2024 · The Iliad is a thrilling and heart-wrenching poem about war, human mortality and loss. But it is also about friendship, families, the natural world, love and redemption. One of the joys of the work, and perhaps why re-reading is so rewarding, is the richness and relatability of Homer’s world.