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100	1		_aHomer, _d751? BCE-651? BCE
245	1	0	_aΙλιάδος Ραψωδία Α: Μεταφρασθείσα εις δημοτικούς στίχους
246	1		_aIliad Rhapsody A: Translated in dimotiki in verse
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-03-16
508			_aProduced by Sophia Canoni
520			_a"Iλιάδος Ραψωδία A: Μεταφρασθείσα εις δημοτικούς στίχους" by Homer is an ancient epic poem, specifically the first song of the "Iliad," translated into modern Greek verse. This work is believed to have been composed during the 8th century BC, which places it in the early classical period of Greek literature. The poem centers around the theme of rage, particularly focusing on the conflict between Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, and Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces during the Trojan War. The opening of the translation sets the stage for the tale of Achilles' anger, invoking the Muse to sing of the strife between Achilles and Agamemnon, which results in devastation for the Achaeans. We witness a crisis provoked by Agamemnon's decision to dishonor Achilles by taking Briseis, Achilles' war prize. This conflict leads to divine intervention, with Apollo sending a plague upon the Achaeans as a consequence of Agamemnon's actions. The tension escalates as Achilles contemplates his response, initiating a central theme of pride and honor that will unfold throughout the epic. The prelude is rich in descriptions and emotions, establishing the grave tones of war and the personal grievances that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAchilles (Mythological character) -- Poetry
653			_aTrojan War -- Poetry
653			_aEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Modern Greek
700	1		_aChristopoulos, Athanasios, _d1771-1847
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31669
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