1. The Iliad Homer

2. A bard 9th or 8th century B.C. Asia Minor Homeric Question

3. Epic Poem Belief in superhuman heroes Hero strives to benefit society in quest Exist in many nations –Gilgamesh –Song of Roland –Beowlf –El Cid

4. Epic Poem Folk epic Narrative poem Strict unity A serious moral tone Hero braver, more intelligent Feat crucial to national survival Dignified meter

5. Iliad Detailed genealogies Masterpiece Memorized Humanistic values –honor –truth –loyalty –family

6. Iliad Valuable to archeologists Long standing influence Price of war

7. Background Covers the tenth year of Trojan War Troy under the protection of Zues’ sons Need help to build wall Poseidon Ruled by Priam –wife Hecuba –forty-nine children

8. Background Dream Wedding of Thetis and Peleus Eris Golden apple Fairest –Zeus appoints Paris judge –Bribes –Anger of Athena and Hera

9. Background Paris returns to Troy Goes to Sparta Menelaus declares war Agamemnon leader Kills sacred deer Must sacrifice daughter Chryseis and Briseis

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