Iliad and Odyssey Composed

Homer, an ancient Greek poet believed to have lived in the 8th century BC, composed the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that became foundational works of Western literature. The poems, transmitted through oral tradition before being written down, depict events surrounding the Trojan War and its aftermath. The location of Homer's activity remains disputed, with both Chios and Smyrna (modern İzmir) in Ionia being strongly associated with the poet.