The rich literature of Greek mythology, which is rooted in the ancient world, is rich. The stories of gods are often filled with human emotions and qualities, and often portray a very human aspect. These stories often present heroes as human beings, with mortal parents who serve as a bridge between the gods and mankind.
Homer
Homer is one among the most prominent mythological figures of Greece. He is a blind poet who wrote Iliad, Odyssey and the Epics. While his works are widely recognized as being masterpieces of Greek literature and are highly regarded, we do not know anything about his life or origin. His stories are based on speculations and he didn't have known descendants.
Homer's poetry differs from other canonical Epic poets. His poetry is distinguished for its quickness, simple language and uncomplicated 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 were explained in a variety of 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 questioned these ideas and stressed that the mind is important. While many Athenians admired Socrates for his defiance of the conventional wisdom of the day, many others were angry and hated him for his actions. Socrates was ultimately accused in Athens of corrupting the youth, but he chose his defense.
Plato's day, the story was slightly different to the version attributed Xenophon. Xenophon, a military leader, wanted to emphasize the attributes of a statesman. He described Socrates to be a man who valued knowledge and understanding oneself.