Homer, an ancient Greek poet traditionally said to have lived around the 8th century BCE, is celebrated for composing two of the greatest epic poems of antiquity: The Iliad and The Odyssey. These works, which recount the tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus’s journey home, have had a profound influence on Western literature and culture. Homer's rich storytelling and exploration of themes like heroism, honor, and the human condition continue to resonate through the ages.
