"The Iliad" (sometimes referred to as the Song of Ilion or Song of Ilium) is an ancient Greek epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to Homer. ... The author of "The Iliad" is Homer. ... Foreshadowing is prominent in The Iliad, as the poet constantly refers to events that have yet to occur and to fated outcomes. ... The Aeneid and Iliad stand at adjacent corners of the world's literature. ... Part of this destruction happened in the home of the gods, where the mothers and others would quarrel about whether the hero should succeed at his task. ...

• Word Count: 8864
• Approx Pages: 35
• Grade Level: High School