They were written almost 2,800 years ago, but The Iliad and The Odyssey are still some of the best-known works of epic poetry. But how much do we know about their author and origin? William Brockliss, Professor of Classics at UW-Madison, discusses the man behind these two tales.
Episode Credits
- Norman Gilliland Host
- William Brockliss Guest
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