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do i have to read the Iliad first or the odyssey?

Trisha The Iliad because the Odyssey is a follow up to the war as Odysseus makes his way home. The Odyssey refers back to people who lived through the Trojan…moreThe Iliad because the Odyssey is a follow up to the war as Odysseus makes his way home. The Odyssey refers back to people who lived through the Trojan War and things that took place so it gives point of reference and understanding that we all try to come to as we look back on our memories.(less)

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These are books featuring Greek stories. Why are the gods represented by their Roman names? Examples include Jupiter not Zeus, Juno not Hera, Vulcan not Hephaestus, Minerva not Athena, etc. (Please forgive any spelling mistakes.) I was constantly using the dictionary function while reading. I loved the books but this was odd and disturbed the flow of the writing for me.

Pierre This is a choice of the author.
Maybe because he thinks that more people will understand who he is talking about.…moreThis is a choice of the author.
Maybe because he thinks that more people will understand who he is talking about.(less)

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Jim. Is this a new edition of Fagel? I read Fagel's translation about 15 years ago.

Terri Gav It's Samuel Baker's translation.…moreIt's Samuel Baker's translation.(less)

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hello! can I ask for a favor? how can I read the full story? please help me.I need it.. I tried but I can't. help me please. thankyou :)

Onni If you are having trouble reading the Iliad then you could try listening to it. You can listen to it for free at: https://librivox.org/the-iliad-by-ho …moreIf you are having trouble reading the Iliad then you could try listening to it. You can listen to it for free at: https://librivox.org/the-iliad-by-hom...

Librivox is a great resource for getting free public domain audiobooks. (less)

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