The Iliad and The Odyssey are the foundational epics of Western literature, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The Iliad recounts the rage of Achilles during the Trojan War, while The Odyssey follows Odysseus's perilous journey home. Together, these epics explore honor, fate, courage, loyalty, and the human struggle against destiny. Timeless and influential, they remain essential reading for understanding myth, literature, and civilization itself.