Iliad Of Homer

Iliad of Homer

by Homer

The Iliad is an epic poem set during the Trojan War, focusing on the conflict between Achilles, a legendary Greek warrior, and Agamemnon, the king of the Greeks. The poem delves into themes of honor, pride, wrath, and the consequences of human actions. It recounts the battles, alliances, betrayals, and ultimately, the tragic fate of Achilles and his impact on the war.

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Homer (Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος Greek pronunciation: , Hómēros; c. 800–c. 701 BC) was the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems...

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