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Languagae Arts With Ms. Bell

The Trojan WaR -- a humorous look

The following is the history of the Trojan war set to the song: "Tainted Love" by: Soft Cell

Is the Iliad Relevant?

Read "Homer's Iliad: The Poem of Power" and find out why this epic poem, that researchers think was written around the 12th Century BC, is relevant today.

The Sound of the Iliad

The Iliad was composed - whether written or not - to be  listened to, not read (and of course silent reading was unknown in Greece).  Probably there would have been musical accompaniment by the rhapsody (bard)  himself. Perhaps this is not totally unlike the way the first few lines of the Iliad might have  sounded. [mp3 file]


The Iliad, Illustrated (part one)

Uploaded onto YouTube on Mar  4,  2009    
Part one of a twenty-minute summary of Homer's Iliad, told and illustrated by Carey Harrison, Professor of English at The City University, New York.  Prof. Harrison gives an entertaining summary of the story, which serves as a brief
study guide for newcomers to this epic.

The Iliad, Illustrated (part two)

Uploaded onto YouTube on Mar  4,  2009            
Part two of a twenty-minute summary of Homer's Iliad, told and illustrated by Carey Harrison, Professor of English at The City University, New York.  Prof. Harrison gives an entertaining summary of the story, which serves as a brief study guide for newcomers to this epic.  He lives in Woodstock, NY.

The Iliad, Illustrated (part three)

Uploaded onto YouTube on Mar  4,  2009         
Part three of a twenty-minute summary of Homer's Iliad, told and illustrated by Carey Harrison, Professor of English at The City University, New York.  Prof. Harrison gives an entertaining summary of the story, which serves as a brief study guide for newcomers to this epic.  He lives in Woodstock, NY.

Education Portal -- The Iliad: Greek Epic

Taught by Max Pfingsten, this lecture traces the history of Greek epics. It then examines the central themes of 'The Iliad': Xenia, Achilles' wrath, and his quest for immortality. The plot of 'The Iliad' is summarized and attention is drawn to  themes from the Sumerian tradition.

The Iliad Game

Originally written in 1998, the Iliad game is intended to guide you through the most important characters, events and themes of the greatest poem ever written. The Iliad Game was . This is a very long game, and will require time to complete. Keep a copy of the poem handy to help with answers.    

Give it a try and see how much you know -- this is for fun. Click here to access the Iliad Game.

Achilles - vs - Hector/two videos



book 22  The Iliad -- the death of hector/Study Guide