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008 The "Dark Age" and Homer

The History of Ancient Greece

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Homer's Epic Poems

Delve into the origins and authorship debate surrounding Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, exploring the accuracy of historical details and societal structures depicted. Analyze the fusion of Mycenene and Dark Age cultures within the narratives, and examine the unique poetic language and repeated phrases characteristic of Homer's style. Uncover the role of kings during the Dark Age according to Homer and the societal shifts from the Mycenaean era to a more egalitarian society.

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