Homer Review
Who was he? What did he write? And how can we remember him?
Dear Classical KIDS,
When it comes to learning about the ancient world there is no better place to begin than with Homer.
This is because the Iliad and Odyssey were literally fundamental to the Greco-Roman culture. Kids would have learned the stories by heart, would have known all the characters from Penelope to Priam - and I’m certain would have Odysseus action figures and re-enacted Achilles-Hector fights.
As such, the ideas and references from these epics were sprinkled throughout everything. You can find it in Plato’s dialogues, the great tragic plays, in the art and armor.
But who was the famed blind bard? Did he exist? What were these incredible important poems and how we can remember him through games and play?
Next week, we’ll move on to our next historical figure from the ancient world… but today you can catch up on all things Homer!
All the best,
Anya Leonard
Founder and Director
Classical Wisdom and Classical Wisdom Kids
Homer Review
Who WAS Homer?
Dear Classical KIDS, Homer is considered one of the greatest poets who ever lived. His poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are two of the most important and influential books ever written. But who was Homer? Was he a truck driver? No, trucks didn’t exist then. Was he a kinder egg opener? No, they didn’t even have chocolate yet! Poor kids, what did they have for dessert?
THE WOODEN HORSE
Dear Readers, Remember the last time when I told you about the judgement of Paris? Well, the story about the wooden horse comes after that. You can read about it in a book called the Iliad by Homer… but I’m also going to tell you about it today. Helen lived in a palace in Ancient Greece. Everyone agreed that she was the most beautiful woman on earth (but…
The Odyssey Begins...
Dear Classical Kids, Welcome to our latest postcard. If you are new here, today’s story is actually Part III in a much longer story. The first part was called The Judgement of Paris. (You can catch up on that one here.) That one involved the goddess Eris, who’s apple started the whole adventure.
Homer Games
By Elizabeth Smith If you are just joining us, may we suggest you read Frida’s wonderful postcards about The Judgment of Paris, The Wooden Horse, and The Odyssey Begins… Postcard Plays One group of Classical Kids enjoys acting out Frida’s postcards. They say it is great fun. Give it a try!
Can a Muse amuse?
Dear Classical Wisdom Kids, In case you missed our announcement last week, we are thrilled to introduce our newest Classical Wisdom Kids’ segment: Ancient Greek Word of the Week! Generously provided by Eugenia, the director of the prestigious Athenian school