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Ancient Greek Epic Poet, Author of The Iliad and The Odyssey
Lifespan: 8th Century BC – 8th Century BC
"Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man."
Homer is the legendary ancient Greek author to whom the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are the foundational works of ancient Greek literature, are attributed. The Iliad is set during the Trojan War and details the wrath of Achilles, while the Odyssey focuses on the ten-year journey of Odysseus returning home to Ithaca.
Homer's epics were originally recited by oral bards (rhapsodes) before being written down in dactylic hexameter. They have exercised a profound influence on Western intellectual history for nearly three millennia.
On Unodio, stream unabridged epic audio narrations of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, explore Trojan War lore, and access classical epics.
Grouped by series and standalone titles. All audio formats stream on-site.
| Book Title | Series | Format Available | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📖 The Iliad | Homeric Epics | Audiobook, Full Text | 8th Century BC |
| 📖 The Odyssey | Homeric Epics | Audiobook, Full Text | 8th Century BC |
Literary recognition and editorial blurbs for Homer
"Homer's epics established the heroic archetypes, mythology, and poetic rhythm of Western culture."
— Classical Epic Review"The Odyssey remains the supreme adventure epic of world literature."
— World Classics JournalStream free unabridged recordings directly on our player
Common questions regarding Homer audiobooks, series order, and formats
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