Homer’s Iliad



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Homer's epic poem the Iliad, which dates from the 8th century bc, was a central text of ancient Greek education. In this audio excerpt from the poem (recited by an actor), Trojan and Greek armies gather for the Trojan War, the classic battle of Western lore. In the meantime, the mythological gods gather to debate the fate of the humans.

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Greek Mythology; Greek Literature; Poetry; Epic; Education, History of

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