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Figure Greek and Roman
Homer
Ὅμηρος grc Homerus la
Reputed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
- Child of Kretheis
- Dated c. 9th century BCE – c. 8th century BCE
Overview
reputed author of the Iliad and the OdysseyWikidata record description. Read Homer in the Wikipedia reader.
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Family tree
As the myths and records give it. Versions differ from source to source.
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The family as a list · 2
Kinship in an account 1
Family 1
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Affiliation 1
Documented influence 4
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