Iliad
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One of the foundational works of Western literature, preserved and studied at the Library of Alexandria.
Era:
Ancient Greek
Current Location:
Multiple manuscripts exist in various libraries and institutions worldwide, including the Biblioteca Marciana (Venice), the Bibliothèque Nationale (Paris), and the British Library (London)
Materials:
Original compositions were likely oral. Early written versions were recorded on papyrus scrolls. Medieval manuscripts were written on parchment or vellum. Modern versions exist in printed books and digital formats.
Research Confidence:
(100%)
About Iliad
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer, composed around the 8th or 7th century BCE. It consists of 15,693 lines of dactylic hexameter verse, divided into 24 books. The poem narrates the events of several weeks during the final year of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles and its consequences. The work exists in numerous ancient manuscripts and papyri fragments, with the earliest substantial fragments dating to the 2nd century BCE.
Historical Significance
One of the foundational works of Western literature, preserved and studied at the Library of Alexandria.
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Materials:
Original compositions were likely oral. Early written versions were recorded on papyrus scrolls. Medieval manuscripts were written on parchment or vellum. Modern versions exist in printed books and digital formats.
Quick Facts
Type:
Artifact
Era:
Ancient Greek
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Multiple manuscripts exist in various libraries and institutions worldwide, including the Biblioteca Marciana (Venice), the Bibliothèque Nationale (Paris), and the British Library (London)
Currently on Display