Quick Facts
- NAME: Homer
- OCCUPATION: Poet
- BIRTH DATE: c. 800 BCE
- DEATH DATE: c. 701 BCE
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Greece
- PLACE OF DEATH: Greece
Best Known For
Although much of his life is a mystery, the Greek epic poet Homer is best known for his works the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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The Greek poet Homer lived sometime in the 9th or 8th century. His exact lifetime remains in debate and most of what is known about him comes from his work. His epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are included in the western canon of lite© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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