The Homeric Hymns by Homer

The Homeric Hymns

Homer with Jules Cashford (Translator), Nicholas Richardson (Contributor)

224 pages first pub -500 (editions)

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Composed for recitation at festivals, these 33 songs were written in honour of the gods and goddesses of the ancient Greek pantheon. They recount the key episodes in the lives of the gods, and dramatise the moments when they first appear before mo...

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Moods

informative 61%
reflective 58%
adventurous 51%
inspiring 35%
challenging 25%
mysterious 16%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 35%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | N/A: 36% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 8%

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