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How the Iliad and the Bible got from ancient times to you

The Iliad is one of the greatest works of literature in human history. It’s like an action movie, but written in poetry, with some of the most moving scenes and beautiful imagery in the history of books. You should read it!

But what are you reading when you read the Iliad? Most of us are vaguely aware of the history of the book. It is the story of a war between Greeks and Trojans — an event that may have really happened; historians aren’t sure. But…