Expertlatin
The Greek form of the name Homer is, and has always been, Ὅμηρος (Homēros). According to the modern Greek phonology, that's pronounced /ˈo. mi. ros/.
How do you spell Homer in Greek?
Homer (/ˈhoʊmər/; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros) (born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature.
What does Homer mean in Greece?
Homer is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning “security, pledge, hostage,” and comes from the name Homêros. This ancient name was famously borne by the legendary Greek poet Homer, credited for the epics the Iliad and the Odyssey.
