The Historical Figures We Have Always Thought Were Real Might Never Have Existed

Homer, celebrated as a scholar and poet, is embroiled in controversy regarding his authorship of The Iliad and The Odyssey. Critics suggest he wasn’t the original creator but the first to document these epic tales, thus taking credit.

Speculation around Homer’s true identity is rampant, with theories ranging from him being a visually impaired woman to the notion of ‘Homer’ being a collective of Greek scholars, challenging the traditional view of a singular poetic genius.