“Over the wine-dark sea.”
Book:Iliad of Homer
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Iliad of Homer
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer, chronicling the final year of the Trojan War. It focuses on the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, with a particular emphasis on the struggle between the Greek hero Achilles and the Trojan prince Hector. more
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Homer
Homer, according to limited information, was an ancient Greek poet, credited with authorship of the epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'. His biography is not well-documented, with the exact dates of his birth and death unknown. His works have had a profound impact on Western literature. more
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