Greek and Latin literature

Greek and Latin literature refers to the writings of ancient Greece and Rome, foundational to Western culture. Greek literature includes epic poems like Homer’s *Iliad* and *Odyssey*, philosophy by Plato and Aristotle, and dramas by Sophocles and Euripides. Latin literature features works by Cicero, Virgil’s *Aeneid*, and Ovid’s poetry, covering politics, history, and poetry. These texts explore themes like heroism, morality, politics, and human nature, shaping storytelling, philosophy, and law. Studying them provides insight into early Western ideas, values, and linguistic roots, forming the basis of much modern literature and thought.