Homer's Iliad Library
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Readings, Maps, Introduction, Other Content
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Readings from Homer's Iliad
24 Readings (Books 1-24 of Homer's Iliad)
Books 10 through 24 are on the way.
The following 24 readings, the 24 books of Homer's Iliad, present the best of Homer's Iliad in two forms. First, there is the best of the poem, about half, translated straight from Homer (displayed in Roman type). The rest of the poem, which appears in italics, is presented in narrative summary form. Reading the Iliad this way, you'll get the best of the poem without missing out on anything essential. Enjoy!
Note: numbers found in the text are line numbers. For instance, 101-187 refers to lines 101 through 187. Numbers in brackets let you know where you are in the poem. For example, [10] indicates line 10 and the nine lines that come after line 10.
We are in the process of posting all 24 readings.
For now, enjoy books 1-9.
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Maps Related to Homer's Iliad
Map 1 - The Warring Sides of the Trojan War
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The Warring Sides of the Trojan War
The Achaeans were generally from what we call Greece today and the western portion of the Aegean Sea. Exceptions include those contingents from Crete, Rhodes, and Cos. The Trojans and their allies were mostly from what we call Turkey (Asia Minor).
