The Homeric World

The Mycenaean Age is a fascinating and crucial period period of Greek history. You will find out about great cities, beautiful artworks and what life was really like, including the truth behind the legend of Troy.

You will read parts of the Odyssey by Homer, one of the greatest poems ever composed. Tales of gods, a one-eyed giant, and the legendary exploits of the hero Odysseus have given this book a timeless appeal.

OCR Prescribed Literary Sources

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Corrections to the print edition

• p.152 - in timeline: 1300 should refer to Easter Gate and palace built at Tirys not Mycanae
• p.153 - final para: page ref should be 161-163
• p.154 - Fig. 2.2: N should be labelled 'Guest Chamber'
• p.157 - second para: Grace Circle B is west not east of the city
• p.158 - SQ2: Grave Circle B not A
• p.165 - TOPIC OVERVIEW BOX: fresco of Myc lady added to list of PSs
• p.172 - PS box: location of the fresco is House of the Chief Priest, Mycenae OCR SPEC ALSO CHANGED
• p.180 - TOPIC OVERVIEW BOX: location of the fresco is House of the Chief Priest, Mycenae