Homer Epic is a term used to refer to the two great epics written by the ancient Greek poet Homer, the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY. The ILIAD is a five-letter epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath, while the ODYSSEY is a seven-letter epic poem that follows the journey of Odysseus as he returns home from the war. Both works are considered to be some of the most influential pieces of literature in Western culture.