Homer

Mark Cartwright

by Mark Cartwright
published on 24 May 2013

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A 1st century CE portrait of the Greek blind poet Homer, celebrated author of the *Iliad* and *Odyssey*. This bust is based on a 5th century BCE original but even that was an idealised representation as no contemporary portrait existed. (Vatican Museums, Rome)

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Mark Cartwright

Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

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