Odysseus’s Babylonian Roots: New Research Reveals Mesopotamian Influence on Greek Epic

Kathmandu— The epic poems of Homer, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey,' are foundational texts of Western literature, long believed to be products of purely Greek origin. However, growing historical evidence suggests a significant influence from ancient Mesopotamian civilization – particularly Babylon – on these cornerstone works. From linguistic roots in Akkadian to potential origins for […]