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The Iliad was composed by the Greek poet, Homer. The poem depicts the final year of the Trojan War, which pitted the city of Troy against the Greeks.[1]

Philology is an useful approach for deciphering the meanings of Greek mythology in the modern era. The study of languages in both oral and historically written sources is known as Philology.[2] Philology examines the material's validity, the subject's dependability, and the real nature of the textual sources.[2] Individuals now have a greater knowledge of Greek mythology due to advancements and discoveries in philology.[3] Philology enables people of the present world to have a better interpretation of past events, people, and perceptions, which will aid the majority in obtaining new knowledge on the matter.[3] By researching languages in oral and written records, culture will gain contextual knowledge on Ancient Greece that will be valuable when studying Greek mythology in the modern world.[3] The Iliad is a fantastic example of a historical work of literature that has been studied for its vocabulary and the ancient content it contains.[1] Philology is an excellent way to learn more about the ancient word which is credited with the development of modern Greek mythology.

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  1. ^ a b "About the Iliad". www.cliffsnotes.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  2. ^ a b "Definition of philology | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  3. ^ a b c Gurd, Sean (2015-03-04). "Philology and Greek Literature". Oxford Handbooks Online. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199935390.013.65. ISBN 978-0-19-993539-0. Retrieved 2021-04-19.