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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.
- Trojan War
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology...
- Epic Cycle
The Epic Cycle (Ancient Greek: Ἐπικὸς Κύκλος, romanized:...
- Odyssey
The Odyssey (/ ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια,...
- Dactylic Hexameter
Dactylic hexameter (also known as heroic hexameter and the...
- Agamemnon
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon (/ æ ɡ ə ˈ m ɛ m n ɒ n /;...
- English Translations of Homer
Translators and scholars have translated the main works...
- Western Literature
Western literature, also known as European literature, [1]...
- Briseis
Briseis, from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii,...
- Homeric Greek
Homeric Greek is the form of the Greek language that was...
- Rhapsode
A rhapsode (Greek: ῥαψῳδός, "rhapsōidos") or, in modern...
- Trojan War
3 days ago · The Curetes were purportedly the first inhabitants of the Greek island of Crete. They were mythical creatures, specifically legendary benign deities who lived prior to the Minoan Civilization. There are several myths and versions thereof about the Curetes, or Kouretes (Greek: Κουρήτες, plural).
3 days ago · Homer (/ ˈ h oʊ m ər /; 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.
3 days ago · Discover five key elements in Netflix's Kaos and whether they're rooted in Greek mythology or creatively reimagined by the show’s writers.
1 day ago · One for the Road [de] Markus Goller [de] Frederick Lau, Nora Tschirner, Burak Yiğit [de], Friederike Becht, Godehard Giese, Nina Kunzendorf. Drama. One Last Evening [de] Lukas Nathrath [de] Sebastian Jakob Doppelbauer [de], Pauline Werner [de] Comedy. a.k.a. Letzter Abend.
4 days ago · Over 300 fans have voted on the 10+ items on Most Powerful Greek Gods, Ranked By Their Mythical Might. Current Top 3: Zeus, God Of The Sky And Thunder, ...
12 hours ago · Ancient Greek architecture is one of the aspects of ancient Greece that has shaped our modern world most. It is well known that the magnificent temples and public buildings of ancient Greece have captivated the world for centuries if not...