Homer's The Iliad, Part 1 (Books 1-16)—the epic tale of Achilles' rage, Hector's honor, and the Trojan War. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Composed in the 8th century BCE, The Iliad recounts the climactic weeks of the Trojan War, focusing on the rage of Achilles and the struggles of Hector as gods intervene in mortal affairs. A powerful meditation on fate, glory, loyalty, and human suffering, Samuel Butler's prose translation renders Homer's poetry into clear, accessible English.

✍️ About Homer

Homer is the legendary Greek poet credited with The Iliad and The Odyssey, foundational texts of Western literature. Though little is known about his life, his influence on epic storytelling, myth, and moral reflection remains immense.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy brings steady, reflective narration to Homer's characters and battles, with full on-screen subtitles—ideal for reading along, studying, or experiencing the epic in a tranquil environment.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Iliad by Homer (Books 1-16)
• 00:13 – Book 1: The Quarrel Between Agamemnon and Achilles
• 32:50 – Book 2: The Dream, the Catalogue of Ships
• 1:19:12 – Book 3: Paris and Menelaus Duel
• 1:42:05 – Book 4: The Truce Broken
• 2:10:01 – Book 5: The Exploits of Diomedes
• 2:57:23 – Book 6: Hector and Andromache
• 3:23:32 – Book 7: Hector Duels Ajax
• 3:47:30 – Book 8: The Trojans Press Forward
• 4:16:04 – Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles
• 4:52:37 – Book 10: The Night Raid
• 5:21:41 – Book 11: Agamemnon's Valor
• 6:06:30 – Book 12: The Trojans Storm the Wall
• 6:31:15 – Book 13: The Fight at the Ships
• 7:15:21 – Book 14: Hera Deceives Zeus
• 7:43:00 – Book 15: The Greeks Driven Back
• 8:21:14 – Book 16: The Death of Patroclus

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