Homer

900 BCE–900 BCE

Nationality: Greek

Historical Period: Ancient Greece

Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is credited with authoring the Iliad and the Odyssey. Very little is known about his personal life.

Quotes from Homer:

• Homer on the two cities on Achilles' new shield
• Homer on the two types of cities that humans can build

Titles from Homer:

• Author: The English Works, vol. X (Iliad and Odyssey)