Iliad
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(italics) a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, ascribed to Homer.
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(sometimes lowercase) any similar poem; a long narrative.
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(often lowercase) a long series of woes, trials, etc.
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Origin of Iliad
< Latin Iliad- (stem of Ilias ) < Greek, equivalent to Ili ( on ) Troy + -ad- -ad 1
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"When you dive into the Iliad, you really understand that Homer was an Anatolian. You find anecdotes and cultural references that are completely unknown elsewhere," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
This is the first time a literary work, specifically Homer's Iliad, has been identified in that role.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Or if you really want to go goblin-mode reading, you go to the Iliad Bookshop on Cahuenga.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Despite this, the brokerage doesn’t expect a takeover offer for Tele2 from Iliad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
He never was to them the mean whining deity of the Iliad, but magnificent in shining armor, redoubtable, invincible.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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