An Epic Breeze from Antiquity:
Homer and His Epics

We embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Homer! In this two-hour meeting, we will explore Homer and his works in all their aspects, experiencing an unforgettable journey into the gods, heroes, and stories of Ancient Greece.

Program Opening:

Homer Recitation: A Reading from the Iliad in Ancient Greek
This special recitation, performed in hexameter (six-beat meter), will take us on a short two-minute journey into the captivating atmosphere of Ancient Greece.

Program Topics:

• Rhapsodes and Homeric Readings
• Who was Homer?
• Debates About Homer
• Humans in Homer
• The Intervention of Gods in Human Life in Homer
• Power and Rebellion in Homer
• The Concept of Hospitality (Xenia) in Homer
• Warriors in Homer
• Love and Emotions in Homer
• Death and Funeral Rites in Homer
• Fate in Homer
• The Characters of Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, and Odysseus


• The Iliad
• The Odyssey