Where did Homer live?
HomerWhere Homer resided and probably composed his works is another separate entity that comprises a large part of our aforementioned Homeric Question. There are many theories and claims made by scholars, historians, and literary heads as to the place of Homers habitation, and they come also with an acquiescing to the thought that Homer really was just one man.

Traditionally it is said that Homer lived around the era of the Trojan War, in an Ionic settlemen, such as Chios or Smyrna. While living here it is believed by many that he made his living as a court singer and storyteller, such as Phemius and Demodocus in the Odyssey.

Map of Greece and surrounding IslandsThe truth is, just like virtually every other aspect of Homer's life, we know absolutely nothing that can be considered conclusive. The best that we can do in the realm of hypothesizing where Homer lived is by inferring meaning, knowledge, and tacit inclinations in the texts he is famous for.

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