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The Iliad
Last discussed Jul 18, 2026
Ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, focusing on the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
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The True Story Of The Odyssey (and why it matters) - Alex Petkas
Alex Petkas · Jul 18, 2026
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Used for: Understanding the broader Homeric epic tradition and its contrast with the Odyssey
Praised: Visceral, immediate, stark depiction of war and warrior culture
vs: Directly compared to the Odyssey — the Iliad is more violent and focused on w...
"The Iliad is just so visceral and stark and immediate and violent and glamorous. It kind of glamorizes war, not uncritically. The Odyssey is a kind of poem by an old man written for a wider audience."
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