The Iliad - Texts of the Canticles

The Iliad, the legendary epic immortalized by the great poet Homer, takes us on an epic journey through the events of the siege of the city of Troy, where the human conflict is revealed in all its dramatic dimensions. The story starts from the emotions of greed and love, as one of the heroes invites us to enjoy the pleasures of love and celebrate deep emotions, amidst scenes of wars that tore armies apart. The epic highlights the war that broke out as a result of the elopement of Helen, the most beautiful of women, with Paris, which led to total devastation and great devastation. Homer, with his extraordinary talent, reflects the conflicting feelings of the gods and their influence on the fate of humans, recounting how the gods were divided between one supporting the Trojans and another supporting the Greeks. Through the interactions of heroes, such as Achilles and Hector, the truths of war, heroism, and betrayal are revealed to us, so that "The Iliad" remains not just a myth, but an immortal work that studies its profound impact on human consciousness throughout the ages.