Homer's epic poems in a more readable format for today's enthusiasts The Iliad - the tale of the Trojan War, up to the death of Hector, which all realized spelled the end of the Trojan's chances of winning. It was a war the gods just couldn't keep their hands out of The Odyssey - following Odysseus' epic voyage home after the end of the Trojan War He faces many of the terrible threats of the old world, as Cyclops, sirens and more try to end his voyage early If you haven't read it yet, you're missing one of the most influential writings of all times