The Iliad (/ ˈ ɪ l i ə d / ⓘ; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἰλιάς, romanized: Iliás, ; lit. ' [a poem] about Ilion (Troy) ') is one of two major Ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the …

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Jul 1, 2004 · "The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem traditionally attributed to the 8th century BC. The narrative centers around the breathtaking events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly …

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, dating back to the 8th century BCE. The poem primarily focuses on the Trojan War and the heroic deeds and tragic fate of …

Mar 25, 2025 · Iliad, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. It takes the Trojan War as its subject, though the Greek warrior Achilles is its primary …

Mar 10, 2017 · The Iliad, written sometime in the 8th century BCE, is a tragic epic poem of more than 15,000 lines organised by scholars in Alexandria into 24 books. Book 10 is thought a …

The Iliad recounts a brief but crucial period of the Trojan War, a conflict between the city of Troy and its allies against a confederation of Greek cities, collectively known as the Achaeans. The …

Aug 28, 2009 · The Iliad, a major founding work of European literature, is usually dated to around the 8th century BC, and attributed to Homer. It is an epic poem, written in Ancient Greek but …

An epic poem written by the Greek poet Homer, the Iliad recounts the events of the final weeks of the Trojan War and the siege of the city of Troy after Helen of Sparta is kidnapped by the …