The Homeric Hymns

The Homeric Hymns are a collection of ancient Greek poems that honor various gods and goddesses. Traditionally attributed to Homer, though their true authors are unknown, these hymns celebrate divine qualities, myths, and stories through poetic praise, often describing the gods’ origins and deeds. Composed in the same epic style as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, they offer insights into Greek religion, culture, and beliefs. Written from roughly the 7th to 5th centuries BCE, the hymns served to honor deities during religious festivals and helped preserve Greek mythological traditions.