The Homeric Hymns by Homer

The Homeric Hymns

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

224 pages missing pub info (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

reflective 68%
adventurous 62%
informative 56%
inspiring 50%
relaxing 18%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 30% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 9%

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