Homer
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Homer Homer was the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two great epics of ancient Greece that stand among the oldest and most influential works of Western literature. Likely composed in the 8th century BC, these poems describe the Trojan War and the ten-year return journey of Odysseus, and established many of the themes and narrative techniques that have defined European storytelling. Debate continues among scholars about whether a single poet wrote the epics or whether they represent an oral tradition compiled over centuries.
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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. Despite uncertainties about his authorship, Homer is considered one of the most influential authors in history.
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