Homer (/ ˈhoʊmər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; possibly born c. the 8th century BC) was an ancient Greek poet who is widely credited as the author of the Iliad and …

Jan 9, 2026 · Homer, presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is one of the most influential authors of all time, for the two epics provided the basis of Greek education and …

May 7, 2025 · Homer was the most important and earliest of the Greek and Roman writers and is the first source to look for information on Greek myth and religion.

Sep 6, 2023 · The Greek poet Homer is credited with being the first to write down the epic stories of 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey,' and the impact of his tales continues to reverberate through …

Explore the life and works of Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet, on the British Museum blog.

The Iliad By Homer Written 800 B.C.E Translated by Samuel Butler

Not much is known about Homer, or if he even existed, but he is culturally conjured as a blind Greek oral poet who lived in either 9th or 8th century BCE and is considered to be the author …

Little is known about the life of Homer, the author credited with composing The Iliad and The Odyssey who is arguably the greatest poet of the ancient world.

Nov 25, 2025 · Homero is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Homer, a name with ancient Greek origins. The name gained prominence through Homer, the legendary Greek poet …

Jun 19, 2013 · Homer (c. 750 BCE) is perhaps the greatest of all epic poets and his legendary status was well established by the time of Classical Athens. He composed (not wrote, since …