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Homer

Categories: Literature

Countries: Greece

Ancient Greek poet. Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, which date from somewhere in the range 9th - 7th century BC.

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Bermondsey Library - 1 - Homer

We would not describe this face as ugly so it can't be Socrates. We reckon i...

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Homer bust

The figures either side represent Poetry and History. Ornamental Passions ha...

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Temple Bar memorial - Homer

Homer {in ancient Greek lettering}

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The Arts Club - left - WW2

Our Greek consultant, David Hopkins, transcribed the Greek quotation and writ...

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