Read the full text of Homer's "The Iliad" online. Offered by UVa's digital library. Translated by Lang, Leaf, and Myers

Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary work. Edward, Earl of Derby did this translation of Homer's epic.

Written in the 8th century B.C. this is one of the earliest writings of European literature. This informative site looks at the characters and important themes and quotations in this early work.

Contains a number of lesson plans for Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."

This site does a nice job of detailing Hephaistos' appearance in both The Iliad and The Odyssey. There is not any additional bibliography.

The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.

This essay tells the story of Zeus (Roman name "Jupiter"), who was hidden from his father at birth, and how he came to rule all the other gods and the whole earth. Includes citations to the mentions of Zeus in The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...

This detailed retelling of the myth of Demeter and of her daughter, Persephone. The resource contents concludes with citations from the Iliad and the Odyssey.

This site focuses on Achilles including his ancestry, his participation in the Trojan War, and his weakness ("Achilles heel"). It offers links to pictures and myths about Achilles.

Illustrated dictionary entry over famous Greek poet Homer. Highlights his two epic poems, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey', which recounts life and times of 7th and 8th century BC. Traces Homer's lineage and how his works impacted the Greek...

History for Kids presents an overview of literature, libraries and the art of writing in ancient Greece. Students can glimpse a sample of the Greek Alphabet and learn about the epics that are still read today. Includes teacher resources.