Q&A: Why do people want to prove that certain aspects of Homer’s epics really took place?

by legofenris

Question by Gavin: Why do people want to prove that certain aspects of Homer's epics really took place?

I mean, it's clearly not just archaeological interest; people like Henry schliemann were willing to go so far as to fake evidence to prove it. What are they trying to achieve?




Best answer:

Answer by Milo S
They are trying to prove that Homer was not a fictional writer.

And those that fake evidence are trying to make a name for themselves and they got desperate.

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