Home›Epic and Heroic Narrative›Defining TraitBrowse ByDefining TraitFactsDefining TraitSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested750 BCE 1Defining TraitForm and TechniqueDefining Trait18 entriesIntended ReadershipDefining Trait1 entryMood and EffectDefining Trait4 entriesPerformance TraditionDefining Trait7 entriesPurpose and MessageDefining Trait9 entriesSetting and WorldDefining Trait3 entriesSubject MatterDefining Trait23 entriesSources1. Homer (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaHomer, lead section, birth dating sentence (epic genre)Quote, Homer, lead section, birth dating sentence (epic genre)possibly born c. 8th century BCView the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.