HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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What is the significance of the Iliad and the Odyssey?
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They detail the laws and governing structures of ancient Greek city-states
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They explain the formation of the Minoan and the Mycenaean civilizations
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They provide insight into the mythology and history of ancient Greece
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They record the events of the Trojan and the Persian wars
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For the ancient Greeks, the Iliad reminded them of their history and added to their identity. The Trojan War victory filled them with a sense of pride to be descended from the great Greek heroes such as Achilles . Today the Iliad gives insight into the horrors and inevitability of war across time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Known for his cunning intellect, Odysseus crafted the plan that destroyed the city of Troy and ended the Trojan War. The story of Odysseus begins in Homer’s epic poem The Iliad, but his second poem, The Odyssey, relates the tale of Odysseus wandering the seas for ten years as he struggled to return from the Trojan War.
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