Homer: The Iliad

Homer: The Iliad

Analysis

The Greek title Iliados means 'of Ilium', Ilium being another name for Troy. It was used by Roman authors such as Virgil, and also appears in English literature, for example when Doctor Faustus conjures up Helen. An epic poem in 24 books attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer (8th century BC), recounting the siege of Troy in Asia Minor. This had been prompted by Paris, son of King Priam of Troy, who, while staying as a guest with Menelaus, king of Sparta, had run away with Helen, his host's beautiful wife. Menelaus persuaded the other Greek ...