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The Iliad

Homer
Anc Grk. Ἰλιάς · около VIII века до н. э.
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Achilles' wrath and its impact on the Achaeans in the war against the Trojans
  • The conflict between human will and fate as determined by the gods
  • The portrayal of war as a relentless and destructive force that ruins human lives and destinies
  • Heroism and martial valor as the highest values of Homeric heroes
  • The theme of friendship and loyalty, illustrated by the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus
  • The quest for immortality through glory achieved by heroic deeds on the battlefield
  • The contrast between humanistic ideals of honor and glory and the brutality of war and death
The Iliad
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 8 July 2024
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Author: 
Homer
Original title: Anc Grk. Ἰλιάς · около VIII века до н. э.
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