Portraying a masterful depiction of the tussle between fate and free will, The lliad is a classic ode to the power of the human spirit, the pains and pleasures of being mortal and the terrible consequences of war.
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Portraying a masterful depiction of the tussle between fate and free will, The lliad is a classic ode to the power of the human spirit, the pains and pleasures of being mortal and the terrible consequences of war.
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The Iliad follows the exploits of the Greek and Trojan forces and their greatest warriors, Achilles and Hector, as they are gripped in the chaos of a ten-year war. Meddling in the mortal affairs are Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite and other gods who influence not just the outcome of the war but also the fates of the individuals embroiled in it.
About the Author
Homer is thought to have lived in c.750-700 BC in Ionia (modern-dayTurkey) and is believed to be the author of one of the earliest works of western literature: The Odyssey and The Iliad. He is arguably the greatest poet of the ancient world.
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