Select the correct answer.Who is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey? A. Aristole B. Homer C. Plato D. Socrates

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the authors of ancient Greek literature.
2. Determine which option corresponds to the author of both the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."

Relevant Concepts

• The "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" are epic poems attributed to a single ancient Greek poet.

Analysis and Detail

1. Option A: Aristotle - He was a philosopher, but he did not write these epic poems.
2. Option B: Homer - Widely recognized as the author of both the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."
3. Option C: Plato - Another philosopher, known for his dialogues, not for these epics.
4. Option D: Socrates - A classical Greek philosopher whose ideas were mostly recorded by his student Plato.

Verify and Summarize

After evaluating all options, Homer is the only correct answer as the author of the two works, "Iliad" and "Odyssey."

Final Answer

B. Homer