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Author: Emma Bridges
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Troy Story: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

Updated Monday, 30 March 2026

Interested in Greek myths? We've condensed the epic narrative of Homer's poems the Iliad and the Odyssey into short animations voiced by the dulcet tones of Don Warrington.

The Iliad

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The Iliad - who's who?

  • The Iliad: List of characters

    Confused about who's who in Homer's The Iliad? Dr Emma Bridges has put together a handy cast list and mini biography of the characters...

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    The Iliad: List of characters

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    Level: 1 Introductory

The Odyssey

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The Odyssey - Who's who?

  • The Odyssey: List of characters

    The Odyssey includes an extensive cast list, both human and mythical. In this article Dr Emma Bridges gives us the lowdown on the main characters. 

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    Level: 1 Introductory

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