The Iliad

<p>The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer. Set during the Trojan War it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.</p><p><br></p><p>Along with the Odyssey the Iliad is among the oldest extant works of Western literature. It also provides a unique insight into both Greek history and the formation of a Greek identity.</p>