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    The Iliad of Homer
    The Iliad of Homer
    The Iliad of Homer
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    The Iliad of Homer

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    The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of (it not the) best depictions of ancient warfare.


    Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy (Ilium) by a coalition of Greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the Iliad mentions or alludes to many of the Greek legends about the siege; the earlier events, such as the gathering of warriors for the siege, the cause of the war, and related concerns tend to appear near the beginning. Then the epic narrative takes up events prophesied for the future, such as Achilles' looming death and the sack of Troy, prefigured and alluded to more and more vividly, so that when it reaches an end, the poem has told a more or less complete tale of the Trojan War.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateAug 27, 2016
    ISBN9781518933226
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    Homer

    The identity of the composer of the Odyssey and the Iliad is a matter of some speculation. The ancients believed it was a bard called Homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. It was commonly thought that he lived on Chios, an island off the west coast of Turkey, some time between 1100 and 700 BC, probably closer to the latter. Traditionally portrayed as blind, he is said to have composed the Iliad, the Odyssey and the Homeric Hymns, a series of choral addresses to the gods.

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    • 5/5
      "The Iliad" celebrates the heroic ideals of ancient Greek society, portraying characters who strive for glory and honor on the battlefield. Achilles, Hector, and other warriors exemplify bravery, skill in combat, and a commitment to upholding their reputations.
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      Throughout the epic, the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus intervene in the affairs of mortals, shaping the course of the war and influencing the fate of individual characters. The themes of fate, honor, glory, and the consequences of human actions are central to the narrative.
    • 5/5
      The poem follows the battles between the Greeks and the Trojans, highlighting the heroism, tragedy, and human cost of war. It features iconic characters such as Hector, the noble prince of Troy, and Achilles, the fierce and invulnerable Greek warrior.
    • 5/5
      The Iliad centers on the Trojan War, focusing primarily on a brief period during the final year of the conflict. The narrative begins with a dispute between the Greek hero Achilles and King Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces. When Agamemnon dishonors Achilles by taking his prized concubine, Briseis, Achilles withdraws from battle, leading to devastating losses for the Greeks.
    • 5/5
      The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, believed to have been composed in the 8th century BCE. It is one of the oldest and most significant works of Western literature.