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Unraveling the Myth of Homer: Epic Poet of Ancient Greece

Delve into the enigmatic figure of Homer, the epic poet behind The Iliad and The Odyssey, exploring myths about his existence, influence, and enduring legacy in world culture. Uncover the debates surrounding his identity and the impact of his timeless narratives on human society and arts through the ages.

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Unraveling the Myth of Homer: Epic Poet of Ancient Greece

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  1. The Odyssey Homer

  2. Who was Homer? Epic Poet, Baladeer of The Illiadand The Odyssey Lived somewhere in ancient Greece at some point in time

  3. Homer, the man… • Although recorded history was not invented in the time Homer was alive, historians have approximated the time period he lived in. Most believe he lived between 700-800 BC. • This approximation is based on the historical context and events in The Illiad and The Odyssey. • It has also been assumed that he lived somewhere in the Greek isles because they had been described accurately in The Illiad

  4. …the myth Myth 1:Homer was blind 1: Name comes from Greek dialect “homeros,” meaning blind 2: Homer makes a cameo appearance in The Odyssey as a blind storyteller Myth 2: Homer didn’t exist at all, but if he did, his stories may have been told by more than one person, two different people, or a grouping of people Due to lack of evidence of written language, these issues have been debated for thousands of years. Unfortunately, we have no proof of Homer’s true existence.

  5. …the legend • If he existed, he is credited with being “…one of the most influential authors. for the two epics provided the basis of Greek education and culture throughout the Classical age and formed the backbone of human education down to the time of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity.” • The Homeric epics had a profound impact on the Renaissance culture of Italy. • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/270219/Homer • Homer's two epic poems have become archetypal road maps in world mythology. The stories provide an important insight into early human society, and illustrate, in some aspects, how little has changed. • Homer enriched his descriptive story with liberal use of simile and metaphor. His structuring device was to start in the middle–in medias res– and then fill in the missing information via remembrances. • The Iliad and The Odyssey have provided not only seeds but fertilizer for almost all the other arts and sciences in Western culture. For the Greeks, Homer was a godfather of their national culture, chronicling its mythology and collective memory in rich rhythmic tales that have permeated the collective imagination. • http://www.biography.com/#!/people/homer-9342775#synopsis

  6. Answer the following questions and submit in Unified 1. Although we are not completely sure that Homer existed, does the evidence in this presentation lead you to believe that he did? Explain and cite evidence to support your viewpoint. 2. How can we possibly have a story that has been world famous for approximately 2800 years continue to be read today? What is your personal take away from this? 3. Based on “The Legend” slide, list the most important details we have attributed to Homer. 4. Using context clues and prior knowledge, define the word archetypal, which appears in the third bullet of “The Legend” slide.

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