Homer

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Homer's works, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, are foundational texts of ancient Greek literature, shaping Western culture and storytelling.

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Mentioned in the context of early Greek literature and its influence.

Mentioned when suggesting to start with The Iliad and The Odyssey to understand Greek tragedies.

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Natalie Haynes

when discussing Sappho’s subversion of poetic conventions.

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Erik Rostad

in the context of Aristotle's teaching methods for Alexander the Great.

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Spencer Klavan

during a discussion about the importance of reading Homer.

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Ryan Holiday

as one of the books Napoleon took on his Egypt campaign.

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Ryan Holiday

as one of the philosophers Marcus Aurelius quoted in his Meditations.

Referenced when Aeschylus and Euripides bring up Homer's work, mentioning the military instruction embodied within.

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