Classical
Homer
c. 900 BC – 800 BC
reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Ionian League
- Classical Antiquity
UGC NET importance
About
Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is widely credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Although his life and authorship remain obscure, Homer was highly revered in ancient Greek society and is considered one of the most influential authors in history.
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Life on the Timeline
c. 900 BC – 800 BC
800 BCToday
Major Works
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