Why does Homer start the epics with an invocation?

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(just as the plays of Sopochles)

Asked by arct b #347120 on 11/24/2013 5:20 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 11/24/2013 5:55 AM

Answered by Aslan on 11/24/2013 5:55 AM

This allows Homer to state the epic's theme right from the beginning.