Greek mythology is a rich form of literature rooted in the ancient world. The stories of the gods are often infused with human qualities and feelings, and are often portrayed with a distinctly human quality. These stories often depict heroes as human beings. They also have mortal parents who act as a bridge between Gods and Man.
Homer
Homer is one famous mythological figure in Greece. He was a blind poet. His epics, Iliad & Odyssey were written by him. Although his works are widely regarded as masterpieces of Greek literature, we know very little about his life or his origin. 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 poetry is distinguished by its simplicity, rapidity, and clear language. This speed is most likely due to his use of the dactylic hexagon, a metrical feet consisting of a stressed and unstressed syllables followed by two unstressed. Homer's epics sound like they were written by a master story-teller.
Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, contains a number of historical events. These events have been explained by many commentaries. Homer’s poems are still part and parcel 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 admire Socrates because of his disregard for the traditional wisdom of the day many others disliked and resented him for his actions. Socrates was ultimately accused in Athens of corrupting the youth, but he chose his defense.
Plato's period saw a slightly different version of the story to Xenophon. Xenophon, a military leader, wanted to emphasize the attributes of a statesman. He presented Socrates, a man who held knowledge of himself and ignorance in high esteem, as Xenophon.