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Homer: the Blind Bard.(All Levels)

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From: School Arts
Date: 20050101
Author:Doorley, Rachelle; King, Judith

The Blind Bard

Homer, the legendary Greek poet famed as the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, is sometimes referred to by the nickname the Blind Bard. In the days of ancient Greece, bards were professional storytellers who composed and recited poetic songs and stories of historic or cultural significance. Often, bards were those who could tell tales of the mysteries of gods and goddesses, and were able to see beyond the human world. They spoke publicly, and were at the cultural center of Greek society. In Homer's day, there was no written language but a strong oral ...

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