Greek mythology has a rich history that is rooted in ancient times. Many stories about the gods have human qualities and feelings. They are often told with a human touch. These stories often feature heroes who are human beings and mortal parents who bridge the gap between the gods' and man's worlds.
Homer
Homer is one mythological figure that is most popular in Greece. He is a blind poet and wrote the epics, Iliad, and Odyssey. His works are widely considered masterpieces in Greek literature. However, we don't know much about his life or whereabouts. His stories are all based upon hypothetical events. He had no known descendants.
Homer's poetry is quite different from other canonical epic poets. His work is known for its speed, simplicity and straightforward narrative. This is likely due to the use of dactylic, a metrical foot which has a stressed syllable then two unstressed. Homer sounds like a master storyteller when he writes his epics.
Homer's epic poem The Odyssey contains many historical events. These events have been the subject of many commentaries. Homer's poems are still considered standard parts of Greek education.
Socrates
Athenians attempted to hold on to their past glories as well as notions and wealth. Socrates challenged these ideas and stressed the importance the mind. Many Athenians appreciated Socrates' rejection of the common wisdom of the day. However, others hated him and were angry. Socrates was eventually accused by the youth of Athens of corruption and impiety, but he chose not to fight his charges in court.
Plato's period saw a slightly different version of the story to Xenophon. Xenophon was a military leader who wanted to highlight the qualities of a stateman. He depicted Socrates as someone who held both knowledge of oneself, and ignorance in high regard.