And his good wife will tear her cheeks in grief, his sons are orphans and he, soaking the soil red with his own blood, he rots away himself—more birds than women flocking round his body!
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About Homer
Homer was credited author of the iliad and odyssey. Homer was an ancient Greek poet who is widely credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Despite uncertainties about his authorship, Homer is considered one of the most influential authors in history. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave