Expertlatin
- What is the best translation of the Iliad to read?
- How long does it take to recite the Iliad?
- How do I start reading the Iliad?
- Was the Iliad meant to be sung?
What is the best translation of the Iliad to read?
There are literally hundreds of translations of the Iliad you could pick up today, but in the end, the best translation of Homer's epic poem is the one you actually read. If you're a first-time reader and are looking for a more approchable version of the Iliad, I highly recommend the 1 Robert Fagles translation.
How long does it take to recite the Iliad?
How Long Would It Take to Read the Iliad? With the average person reading 250 words per minute, it'll take approximately 11 hours and 44 minutes.
How do I start reading the Iliad?
Familiarize yourself with the story of Helen and Paris.
This story occurs before the events of the Iliad. Read a full summary of what happened before the Trojan War. This way, you'll understand what led up to it and have a good sense of what's going on between the Greeks and the Trojans at the beginning of the Iliad.
Was the Iliad meant to be sung?
One famous example of a Greek epic in dactylic hexameter is Homer's Iliad. The Iliad was written to be accompanied by a four-stringed lyre, and although there are no surviving fragments of actual melodic notation attached to the poetry, it is believed that this epic was meant to be sung in its entirety.
