This textbook is endorsed by OCR & supports the specifications for AS & A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017) It covers all three options for Component 11 World of the Hero (Homer's Iliad Homer's Odyssey & Virgil's Aeneid) Why does the Trojan War continue to fascinate us? What makes Odysseus a hero? What links can be drawn between the Aeneid & today's global politics? This book guides AS & A-Level students to a greater understanding of the epics of Homer & Virgil setting the poems in their cultural context & drawing on the scholarship of leading academics to explore the poetry characters & underlying philosophies The colour illustrations from the Cyclops on a Greek pot to a photograph of protesting Yadizi women reflect the universal impact & continuing relevance of these classical epics The ideal preparation for the final examinations all content is presented by an expert & experienced teacher in a clear & accessible narrative Ancient literary sources are described & analysed Helpful student features include study questions"ations from contemporary scholars further reading & boxes focusing in on key people events & terms Practice questions & exam guidance prepare students for assessment A Companion Website is available at wwwbloomsburycomclass-civ-as-a-level