HOMER: The Iliad (unabridged)

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The Iliad, Book 1: The Quarrel by the Ships (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Sing, Goddess, sing of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus...’ - 06:42
2. ‘Encouraged, the wise prophet then declared:’ - 07:28
3. ‘Glittery-eyed Athene then spoke in reply:’ - 06:39
4. ‘Thus the pair of them continued arguing.’ - 07:02
5. ‘Thetis, shedding tears, answered her son, Achilles:’ - 06:55
6. ‘Thetis finished. Cloud gatherer Zeus did not respond.’ - 07:14


The Iliad, Book 2: Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


7. ‘Gods and warriors slept through the entire night.’ - 06:26
8. ‘So Nestor spoke. Then he began to make his way back...’ - 06:27
9. ‘So Athene spoke. Odysseus knew her from her voice...’ - 06:23
10. ‘Son of Atreus, now the Achaeans wish to disgrace you...’ - 05:55
11. ‘Mighty Agamemnon then answered Nestor:’ - 06:29
12. ‘Just as goatherds sort out with ease the wandering beasts...’ - 05:17

The Iliad, Book 4: The Armies Clash (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘The gods all sat assembled in the golden courtyard...’ - 06:33
2. ‘Athena spoke and thus swayed his foolish wits.’ - 06:27
3. ‘At Talthybius’ words Machaon’s spirits were stirred up...’ - 06:48
4. ‘To these words Geranian horseman Nestor said:’ - 07:07
5. ‘As for the Trojans, they were like thousands of ewes...’ - 01:35


The Iliad, Book 2: Agamemnon's Dream and The Catalogue of Ships (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


6. ‘From Salamis Ajax commanded twelve ships.’ - 01:51
7. ‘Among these warriors, as they armed themselves...’ - 05:50
8. ‘Troops from Phylace, flowering Pyrasus, shrine of Demeter...’ - 06:52
9. ‘Men rushed to arm themselves. They opened up the gates.’ - 04:06


The Iliad, Book 3: Paris, Menelaus and Helen (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


10. ‘Once troops had formed in ranks under their own leaders...’ - 07:02
11. ‘Achaeans and Trojans were elated, full of hope...’ - 07:01
12. ‘Priam, the old man, saw a third figure, Ajax, and asked:’ - 05:15
13. ‘Hear me, you Trojans, you well-armed Achaeans.’ - 04:48
14. ‘Then Aphrodite went to summon Helen.’ - 05:03

The Iliad, Book 4: The Armies Clash (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Antilochus was the first to kill a man...’ - 05:50


The Iliad, Book 6: Hector & Andromache (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


2. ‘Now the grim war between Trojans and Achaeans...’ - 06:34
3. ‘Hector was convinced by his advice.’ - 06:57
4. ‘Diomedes, skilled at war cries, rejoiced.’ - 03:07


The Iliad, Book 5: Diomedes Goes to Battle (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


5. ‘Then Pallas Athene gave Diomedes, son of Tydeus...’ - 06:59
6. ‘But his sharp arrow hadn’t killed Diomedes...’ - 06:48
7. ‘Aeneas, leader of the Trojans, then replied:’ - 06:21
8. ‘Meanwhile, Sthenelus, son of Capaneus, did not forget...’ - 06:54
9. ‘When they spoke, the father of gods and men smiled...’ - 06:39
10. ‘Agamemnon spoke, then quickly hurled his spear.’ - 07:09
11. ‘Yes, Tlepolemus, Hercules did destroy sacred Ilion...’ - 06:41
12. ‘Meanwhile, Aphrodite and Apollo, with his silver bow...’ - 06:49
13. ‘Father Zeus, aren’t you incensed at this barbarity?’ - 02:20

The Iliad, Book 6: Hector & Andromache (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Great Hector of the shining helmet then replied:’ - 05:53
2. ‘Great Hector of the shining helmet answered Helen:’ - 06:19
3. ‘With these words, glorious Hector stretched his hands out...’ - 04:07


The Iliad, Book 7: Hector & Ajax (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


4. ‘After glorious Hector had talked with Paris...’ - 06:31
5. ‘Lord Menelaus, have you lost your mind?’ - 06:48
6. ‘Even in Hector’s chest the heart beat rapidly.’ - 06:39
7. ‘Wide-ruling Agamemnon, heroic son of Atreus...’ - 06:31
8. ‘He came, stood in their midst, and delivered his report.’ - 04:22


The Iliad, Book 8: The Trojans Have Success (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


9. ‘As Dawn first spread her yellow robe across the earth... - 06:35
10. ‘Diomedes’ words missed godlike, firm Odysseus...’ - 06:59
11. ‘Mighty Earthshaker Poseidon, very angry, answered Hera:’ - 05:43
12. ‘Mighty son of Atreus, why urge me on?’ - 05:35
13. ‘White-armed Hera agreed with her.’ - 06:37

The Iliad, Book 9: Peace Offerings to Achilles (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Meanwhile, as the Trojans maintained their careful watch...’ - 06:45
2. ‘Mighty son of Atreus, Agamemnon, king of men...’ - 06:44
3. ‘With these words, lord Achilles conducted them inside his hut...’ - 06:59
4. ‘Swift-footed Achilles then answered Odysseus:’ - 07:38
5. ‘Glorious Achilles, if your mind is really set on going back...’ - 05:47
6. ‘I recall an old tale from long ago.’ - 07:17
7. ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’ - 04:36


The Iliad, Book 10: A Night Raid (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


8. ‘By their ships, Achaea’s most important leaders...’ - 06:18
9. ‘Geranian horseman Nestor then said in reply:’ - 06:54
10. ‘Then Diomedes, expert in war cries, spoke up:’ - 07:13
11. ‘Hector spoke. He’d sworn an empty oath...’ - 06:49


The Iliad, Book 8: The Trojans Have Success (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


12. ‘Now the sun’s bright light sank down into the ocean...’ - 04:54

The Iliad, Book 11: The Achaeans Face Disaster (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘As Dawn rose from her bed beside lord Tithonus...’ - 05:51
2. ‘The first to kill a man was Agamemnon.’ - 06:52
3. ‘Wind-swift Iris obeyed, going down from Ida to sacred Ilion.’ - 06:34
4. ‘Who were the first, who were the last men slaughtered...?’ - 06:43
5. ‘Famous spearman Odysseus came up and made a stand...’ - 06:14
6. ‘Hector did not notice Ajax, for he was fighting...’ - 06:58
7. ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’ - 06:50
8. ‘Now, there’s a certain city Thryoessa...’ - 04:35
9. ‘Later, when we’d had our fill of food and drink...’ - 04:26


The Iliad, Book 10: A Night Raid (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


10. ‘Mighty Diomedes scowled at Dolon and said:’ - 05:17
11. ‘When the pair came to where they’d slaughtered Hector’s spy...’ - 03:16


The Iliad, Book 12: The Fight at the Barricade (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


12. ‘Thus, as Patroclus, Menoetius’ fine son, looked after...’ - 06:06
13. ‘Other Trojans and their famous allies followed...’ - 07:07

The Iliad, Book 13: The Trojans Attack the Ships (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Thus Zeus brought Hector and the Trojans to the ships.’ - 05:52
2. ‘Shame on you Argives, nothing but young boys!’ - 07:00
3. ‘At that point, Poseidon, angry...’ - 07:08
4. ‘Like swift Ares, Meriones led the way...’ - 06:10
5. ‘Idomeneus did not relent his fighting frenzy.’ - 06:34
6. ‘The close fighting over Ascalaphus continued.’ - 05:53
7. ‘Peisander doubled up and then collapsed.’ - 06:41
8. ‘The arrows drained the Trojans’ fighting spirit.’ - 07:00


The Iliad, Book 14: Zeus Deceived (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


9. ‘As Nestor sat drinking wine, listening to the noise of war...’ - 06:37
10. ‘Agamemnon, king of men, replied:’ - 03:10


The Iliad, Book 12: The Fight at the Barricade (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


11. ‘Hector with his gleaming helmet scowled and said:’ - 07:06
12. ‘Menestheus finished. Thoötes heard him and obeyed.’ - 07:39

The Iliad, Book 16: Patroclus Fights & Dies (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘While the men kept on fighting at the well-decked ships...’ - 06:02
2. ‘As these two were talking on like this together...’ - 04:09


The Iliad, Book 14: Zeus Deceived (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


3. ‘As this was happening, on a peak of mount Olympus...’ - 06:52
4. ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then answered him:’ - 05:29
5. ‘Sweet Sleep rushed to the Achaean ships, to inform Poseidon...’ - 07:01
6. ‘Ajax shouted this, knowing very well the man he’d killed.’ - 03:08


The Iliad, Book 15: The Battle at the Ships (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


7. ‘Trojans, in full retreat, passed the wall and ditch...’ - 07:00
8. ‘Striking his sturdy thighs with the flat of his hands...’ - 06:43
9. ‘Cloud-gatherer Zeus then spoke to Apollo:’ - 06:01
10. ‘But when Apollo stared directly at the swift Danaans...’ - 06:36
11. ‘Hector threw his bright spear at Ajax, but missed.’ - 05:41
12. ‘Apollo would not let Panthoös’ son be killed...’ - 06:44
13. ‘But Hector killed only one man – Periphetes of Mycenae...’ - 06:13

The Iliad, Book 16: Patroclus Fights & Dies (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Achilles had brought fifty ships to Troy...’ - 05:33
2. ‘The armed warriors who went with brave Patroclus...’ - 05:24
3. ‘Idomeneus’ pitiless bronze then struck Erymas...’ - 06:09
4. ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then replied to Zeus:’ - 06:26
5. ‘Glaucus finished. Trojans were completely overwhelmed...’ - 06:30
6. ‘As Zeus pondered, he thought the best plan would be...’ - 06:27
7. ‘This said, Patroclus rushed at warrior Cebriones...’ - 07:30


The Iliad, Book 17: The Fight Over Patroclus (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


8. ‘In that battle, warlike Menelaus, son of Atreus...’ - 06:53
9. ‘As Menelaus thought these matters over in his mind and heart...’ - 06:14
10. ‘The son of Cronos spoke, then nodded his dark brow.’ - 07:06
11. ‘Right then war-loving Achaeans would have driven...’ - 06:22
12. ‘Men talked like this to strengthen their companions.’ - 05:10
13. ‘Saying this, Automedon hefted his long-shadowed spear...’ - 02:26

The Iliad, Book 18: The Arms of Achilles (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘As the men fought on like a blazing fire raging...’ - 06:01
2. ‘Through her tears, Thetis then answered Achilles:’ - 06:18
3. ‘With these words, swift-footed Iris went away.’ - 06:28
4. ‘Hector spoke. The Trojans roared out in response.’ - 06:25
5. ‘Huge god Hephaestus got up from the anvil block...’ - 05:18
6. ‘Then the people gathered in the assembly...’ - 07:38


The Iliad, Book 19: Achilles & Agamemnon (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


7. ‘When Dawn in her yellow robe rose from Ocean’s stream...’ - 05:23
8. ‘My friends, Danaan warriors, companions of the war god Ares...’ - 06:34
9. ‘Agamemnon, king of men, answered Odysseus:’ - 05:41
10. ‘Saying this, Achilles quickly ended the assembly.’ - 05:03
11. ‘Achaeans then came swarming out from their fast ships.’ - 04:36


The Iliad, Book 17: The Fight Over Patroclus (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


12. ‘Menelaus, expert in war shouts, answered her:’ - 08:13
13. ‘Menelaus finished speaking.’ - 03:56

The Iliad, Book 22: The Death of Hector (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘At this point, the Trojans, having fled like deer...’ - 05:10
2. ‘As the old man spoke, his hands tugged his grey hair...’ - 03:36


The Iliad, Book 20: Achilles Returns to Battle (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


3. ‘Then, son of Peleus, Achaeans armed themselves...’ - 06:37
4. ‘Apollo, son of Zeus, then said to Aeneas:’ - 06:07
5. ‘Aeneas then said in response:’ - 06:32
6. ‘Ox-eyed queen Hera then said to Poseidon:’ - 06:46
7. ‘When Hector saw his brother Polydorus there...’ - 05:56


The Iliad, Book 21: Achilles Fights the River (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


8. ‘When the Trojans reached the ford across the Xanthus...’ - 07:14
9. ‘Achilles finished. Then Lycaon’s knees gave way...’ - 05:21
10. ‘Saying this, he pulled his bronze spear from the river bank.’ - 06:04
11. ‘With these words, the two gods went away.’ - 04:57
12. ‘White-armed goddess Hera, as soon as she’d heard this...’ - 06:58
13. ‘With these words, Hera caught both arms of Artemis...’ - 03:29
14. ‘Still in a rage, Achilles chased them with his spear...’ - 04:28

The Iliad, Book 22: The Death of Hector (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘That’s what Hector thought as he stood there waiting.’ - 07:10
2. ‘Then Hector of the shining helmet answered her:’ - 05:26
3. ‘Hector finished speaking. He pulled out his sharp sword...’ - 06:09
4. ‘Achilles finished. Then on noble Hector’s corpse...’ - 05:56
5. ‘When she recovered and her spirit had returned to her...’ - 03:16


The Iliad, Book 23: The Funeral Games for Patroclus (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


6. ‘Meanwhile, as Trojans were lamenting in the city...’ - 06:46
7. ‘Swift-footed Achilles then said in reply:’ - 06:46
8. ‘After saying this, Iris left.’ - 06:39
9. ‘Antilochus, you may still be quite young...’ - 06:20
10. ‘Behind him came Atreus’ son, fair-haired Menelaus.’ - 05:44
11. ‘As Achilles spoke, Tydeus’ son came charging in...’ - 07:02
12. ‘Saying this, Menelaus gave the mare to Noëmon...’ - 06:02

The Iliad, Book 24: Achilles & Priam (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


1. ‘Once the funeral gathering broke up, the men dispersed... - 05:55
2. ‘Silver-footed Thetis then said in reply:’ - 06:58
3. ‘My lady, a messenger has come to me from Zeus...’ - 04:49
4. ‘Priam finished.’ - 05:17
5. ‘Hermes the Guide, killer of Argus, hearing Zeus...’ - 06:58
6. ‘With these words, Hermes jumped up in the chariot...’ - 04:52
7. ‘Priam finished. His words roused in Achilles a desire...’ - 06:38
8. ‘Godlike Achilles spoke, then went back once more...’ - 06:23
9. ‘Hermes spoke. At his words, the old man grew afraid.’ - 08:32


The Iliad, Book 23: The Funeral Games for Patroclus (more info)
Composed by: Homer
Anton Lesser, reader


10. ‘For the Danaans, Peleus’ son then set out a display... - 06:00
11. ‘Antilochus finished speaking.’ - 04:20
12. ‘Achilles finished speaking.’ - 02:32

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