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discusses the fact that Homer’s “ Iliad” should understand is
that “Iliad” presents numerous unanswered questions, most of
which are likely to remain unanswered throughout history. The
question that has most intrigued historians, writers,
archaeologists, and other scholars is how accurate a
representation of the ancient world was the story? Is the
historical backdrop one that can be validated and serves to
illustrate actual events? Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Historical Value of Homers "The Iliad" By: C.B. Rodgers - November 2001 -- for more information on using this paper properly! Introduction
The first thing the student researching Homers " Iliad" should understand is that "Iliad" presents numerous unanswered questions, most of which are likely to remain unanswered throughout history. One question
is why this epic work has survived the ages. Surely, Homer, or the person history has declared as "Homer" was not the only poet or writer of his time. Why
was the ancient city that Homer portrays involved in such constant battle? What was it worth? Yet another, perhaps the most important, question is what degree of historical accuracy can
be associated with the "Iliad?" Where does myth end and history begin? The Story Homer wanted to both record history and tell a story in his "Iliad" and his
artistry as a storyteller readily presents an epic that has obviously enchanted the Western world for, quite literally, thousands of years. As the student works on this project, he or
she will want to consider the ways in which the story deals with legendary events that may have taken place in his own time or many generations earlier and embellished
with the grandeur of history passing. "The Iliad" takes place during the final year of the Trojan War. The student should know that it is the war itself serves as
the primary plots background and tells the story of the rage and vengeance of the Greek hero Achilles. He has been thoroughly offended by the man who serves as his
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