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This book is one of the most important works on Homer studies in the twentieth century. It was first published in 1980. In the study of Homer at that time, Mycenaean land ownership, Bronze Age archaeological excavations, and the intricate details of stylized language - these specialized and technical issues almost crowded out the place of poetry. The author of this book, Gaspar Griffin, brings Homer's epics back to people as a great literary work. The author returns to the simple research method of close reading of texts, but this is not a fantasy out of thin air, but is supported by a large amount of academic evidence. In particular, he focuses on life, death and gods in Homer's epics, which are very distinctive areas of ancient Greek thought. Therefore, the author's interpretation not only allows us to further appreciate the benefits of Homer's epics, but also obtains enlightenment for modern life.