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epic poetry
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The Epic Timeline: When Was *Odysseus* Written?
What makes when was Odysseus written so elusive is the gap between its composition and its preservation. The epic’s hero, Odysseus, was already a legendary...
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The Timeless Mystery: When Does the Odyssey Take Place?
The Odyssey begins where the Iliad ends, yet its chronology resists pinpointing. The Trojan War, its backdrop, is traditionally dated to the late 12th century...