Diomedes is the son of Tydeus, king of Argos. He leads an army of eighty ships, ranking third with Idomeneus. He competes with Ajax and Agamemnon, forming alliance with Odysseus
Homer wrote Iliad and Odyssey, two iconic ancient Greek poems. Historians generally agree he was a single male writer. Likely originated from Chios, Smyrna or Colophon. Some believe he was blind based on resemblance to Demodocus
Homer lived between 800-701 BC, possibly on Asia Minor coast. His exact birth date remains uncertain, ranging from 750 to 1200 BC. Seven cities claim to be Homer's native, based on Asiatic Greek dialect. Scholars debate whether he was one person or a group
Both poems are written by ancient Greek poet Homer. They are believed to be composed in 8th century BCE. Surviving manuscripts date from 10th or 11th centuries CE
Both poems are written by ancient Greek poet Homer. Iliad tells story of Trojan War and Achilles' wrath. Odyssey focuses on Odysseus' ten-year journey home
Apollo sends plague to Achaean army after Chryses refuses to return his daughter. Achilles demands Apollo's appeasement before war can continue. Calchas reveals Apollo's wrath and demands sacrifice to Apollo