define what an epic is.
around what century is homer believed to have lived
can you name a modern story or movie that might be considered ep
how did ancient greeks preserve and share epics like the iliad b
how did ancient people first hear homer’s stories before they we
how does the iliad explore the idea that humans don’t control ev
in the iliad, what represents the power of storytelling and memo
list at least three typical characteristics of an epic p
name a supernatural force that influences events in the iliad.
name one major theme found in the iliad.
what do some scholars believe about homer’s identit
what does the muse symbolize in the poem?
what does the name the iliad come from?
what does the phrase “in medias res” mean, and why is it used in
what major conflict does the iliad center arou
what qualities define an epic hero?
what tone is established by homer invoking the muse?
who is paris, and what major event is he responsible for in the
who is the main greek hero featured in the iliad?
who was homer, and what is he most famous for writing?
who were the muses in greek mythology?
why does homer invoke the muse at the start of the ilia
why is the iliad considered an epic poem? name at least two reas
why might homer have needed divine inspiration to tell a story l
why was invoking the muse important to ancient epic poet