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2 days ago · The Odyssey (/ ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i /; Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia) 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. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books.
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- c. 8th century BC
- Homeric Greek
2 days ago · Homer (/ ˈ h oʊ m ər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; born c. 8th century BC) was a 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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2 days ago · The Iliad (/ ˈ ɪ l i ə d /; 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.
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- Ancient Greece
- c. 8th century BC
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6 days ago · Dive into ancient Greek literature with Sappho’s Greek poetic genius, which showcases personal emotions and pioneers the lyric genre. Explore how Greece’s literary giants, from Greek poets to philosophers, laid down texts that resonate today and influenced Roman culture through exchanges that enriched both civilizations.
May 12, 2024 · Sappho (born c. 610, Lesbos [Greece]—died c. 570 bce) was a Greek lyric poet greatly admired in all ages for the beauty of her writing style. She ranks with Archilochus and Alcaeus, among Greek poets, for her ability to impress readers with a lively sense of her personality.
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- Why is Sappho important?Sappho was a Greek lyric poet who flourished in the 6th century BCE on Lesbos and has been greatly admired since antiquity for the beauty of her wr...
- What was Sappho’s family like?Sappho had at least two brothers, Larichus and Charaxus, and may have had a third. A fragment from Sappho that is dedicated to Charaxus has survive...
- What is Sappho best remembered for?Sappho’s legacy is her poetry, though most of it is lost. In the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE her writings were collected in a nine-book edition of ly...
- How did Sappho die?The exact time, place, and cause of Sappho’s death are unknown. According to an often repeated, though unlikely, legend, Sappho leaped from the Leu...
Apr 29, 2024 · Aristophanes | Biography, Plays, & Facts | Britannica. Home Literature Novels & Short Stories Novelists A-K. Aristophanes. Greek dramatist. Written by. Oliver Taplin. Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Oxford; Reader in Greek Literature, University of Oxford. Author of Greek Tragedy in Action and others. Oliver Taplin, Maurice Platnauer.
May 8, 2024 · Ancient Greece & Rome: History & Culture. A guide to selected books, primary sources, and classical texts online. Classic Texts Online. Perseus Digital Library. A collection of transcribed texts, including many Greek and Roman materials. Most are English translations, but some are available in Greek and Latin. Theoi Greek Mythology.
