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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Homer the Blind Poet



Main Characters:
The main character in the story is the legendary story teller Homer. Who would go on telling epic poems to numerous audiences and captivating them with his powerful voice. The other character was the unnamed assistant who would help Homer with various tasks.
Plot:
The plot in the story really revolved around Homer and his travels going from town to town retelling his tales and entertainment in exchange for food and temporary shelter. He would recite poems word by word without a script or notes and go just by memory. His assistant would help Homer with everyday tasks. Homer the blind poet would eventually be accredited to writing one of the two most famous epic poems the Iliad and Odysseus
Conflict:
There wasn't any major conflicts in the story. The only minor conflict in the story was Homer's everyday battle with his inability to see, and his struggle to overcome his obstacles.
What does the myth attempt to explain?:
Homer the blind poet attempts to explain the lost art of storytelling. It shows just how important the story teller was to the culture and traditions of the ancient Greeks. They brought history, morals, and virtues to anyone who desired to listen.  Homer was also an entertainer, he was really what we would consider a modern day celebrity in his time.

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