greek lit

Homer

Attributed author of the epics Iliad and Odyssey, regarded as a central figure in ancient Greek literature.

Aesop

A sixth-century BC slave renowned for his fables, which featured animals and conveyed moral lessons.

Pindar

Considered the greatest lyric poet of ancient Greece, known for his choral odes celebrating victories.

Aeschylus

Pioneering tragic dramatist from Athens, known for introducing a second actor and enhancing dialogue in plays.

Sophocles

Highly successful dramatist who introduced the third actor and increased the chorus size in Greek tragedies.

Euripides

Tragic playwright known for realism and character depth, focusing on women and everyday life.

Aristophanes

Foremost comic dramatist of ancient Greece, known for witty dialogue and satirical Old Greek comedies.

Plato

Philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens, known for dialogues exploring moral and philosophical questions.

Aristotle

Philosopher who studied under Plato and wrote Poetics, influencing the understanding of tragedy and comedy.

Menander

Athenian dramatist celebrated for Greek New Comedy, focusing on ordinary life and character stereotypes.

Theocritus

Creator of pastoral poetry, known for idyllic portrayals of rural life with shepherds and nymphs.