What is The Iliad about for kids?

The Iliad for Children presents a narrative retelling of the famous Homeric poem, from the advent of the 10-year siege of Troy to the battle between Achilles and Hector to the final triumph. The Iliad for Children is beautifully formatted for Kindle devices as well as the Kindle for iOS apps.

What is The Iliad history?

The Iliad takes place during the Trojan War, which is a legendary conflict between the Greeks and Troy, dated by later Greek authors to the 12th or 13th century BCE. The historical accuracy of the Trojan War is debated, some believing that while Troy may have existed, a war on such a large scale is improbable.

At what age should you read The Iliad?

The ideal age range here is probably 8-12, but again I enjoy read aloud even as an adult. The book I chose is The Iliad by Homer, or actually a children’s version of it called ‘Black Ships Before Troy’ by Rosemary Sutcliff, which you can find here.

Is the Song of Achilles appropriate for a 13 year old?

I’d say yes, it will be fine, as long as you are fine with themes and intense love (not so much sex, but true, heartfelt love and all the joys and pains that come with it). Also, you have to be aware that the main storyline is a male/male romance.

Who is the real hero of the Iliad?

Hector is the true hero of Homer’s Iliad. Although Achilles and Hector are both leaders of men, Hector leads with a mature sense that gives his men reason to respect him.

What grade do students read Iliad?

Grade 6: Heroes of the Iliad.

Why is The Iliad a great story?

Homer’s Iliad is usually thought of as the first work of European literature, and many would say, the greatest. It tells part of the saga of the city of Troy and the war that took place there. In fact the Iliad takes its name from “Ilios”, an ancient Greek word for “Troy”, situated in what is Turkey today.

Who is the real hero of The Iliad?

What caused the war in the Iliad?

According to classical sources, the war began after the abduction (or elopement) of Queen Helen of Sparta by the Trojan prince Paris. Helen’s jilted husband Menelaus convinced his brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, to lead an expedition to retrieve her.

At what age should I read The Iliad?

Ideal for 3rd graders and up.