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This edition presents the first twelve books of Homer's epic poem, the "Iliad", in the original Ancient Greek. A cornerstone of Western literature, the "Iliad" recounts a period of the Trojan War, focusing on the wrath of Achilles. Readers will encounter gods and heroes, battles and councils, and the complex relationships that drive the narrative of this foundational work. This edition is invaluable for students of classics and anyone seeking to experience Homer's immortal verse in its original language. This book offers a direct connection to the wellspring of ancient Greek culture and its profound influence on literature, art, and thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.