Almost three millenniums ago, a blind poet living at the dawn of civilization recited and composed two of the world’s recognizably great pieces of literature of all time: the Iliad, recounting the wrath of Achilles; along with something of a sequel, the Odyssey, about the 10-year long adventures of Odysseus. These works of Western literature stands of great importance as they have been an inspiration and influence to the generations of writers and artists who followed its author, Homer. These poems are widely known in one form or another and is both read and taught throughout colleges and universities around the globe. And most probably, will still be around for the next generations. There’s just something fascinating about these two poems
