"Bonus Question : We do n't know . We credit Homer for the silly reason that a blind guy telling epic stories makes for good imagery . The stories were likely oral traditions passed along and embellished repeatedly ."
"Why then is this not taught in history classes ? Why are we taught AS FACT that Homer wrote them ?"
"The stories were likely oral traditions passed along and embellished repeatedly ."
"Why are we taught AS FACT that Homer wrote them ?"