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Homer's epic poems, primarily the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey," are characterized by their use of elevated language and formal structure, including dactylic hexameter. They feature grand themes such as heroism, honor, and the human condition, often set against the backdrop of war and adventure. The poems also incorporate extensive use of similes and epithets, providing depth to characters and events. Additionally, they explore the relationship between humans and the divine, highlighting the influence of the gods on mortal lives.
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What is Homers area of interest?
long, narrative poems. He was an epic guy.
What epic included the story of the tojan horse?
The homers Iliad
What was Homer's epic Iliad about?
Very generally, it was about the Trojan war, and Achilles, a Greek hero.
The Iliad and The Odyssey were written by?
regarded by the ancient Greeks as literature.
Is the Iliad a epic poem?
Well Helen of Troy is in the Illiad which is an epic. Odysseus is in the epic The Odyssey. Hope that helps
What do you call long poems such as Homers The Iliad and the odyssey?
"Epic Poems" .
What is Homers area of interest?
long, narrative poems. He was an epic guy.
What are homers most famous work?
poems, and his most famous poems are "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"
What is Homers legacy?
an epic poem
Why is it difficult to date Homers epic poems?
No one is even sure there WAS a single person who wrote the poems. They were composed around the 8th century B.C. as part of an oral tradition and weren't written down for centuries afterward.
What are homers famous works?
poems, and his most famous poems are "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"
What is homers the odyssey classified as?
As a Greek Epic Poem .
What epic included the story of the tojan horse?
The homers Iliad
What is homers odyssee?
Homer's Odyssey is an epic Greek poem .
What were traditional epic poems often set in?
Traditional epic poems were often set in the past. The poems could take place in any nation or world. Epic poems often features heroes.
Are epic poems also narrative poems?
They can be considered narrative poems.
What is the oddesey?
homers second epic dealing with gods and mythical creatures
