Question

How many times does homer invoke the muses in the iliad?

Answer 1

The Iliad is an epic poem, a long narrative work about heroic exploits that is elevated in tone and highly formal in its language.

When a poet asked for help, he was said to be “invoking the muse".

Homer begins with a one-paragraph invocation requesting the Muse (a goddess) to inspire him in the telling of his tale.

However, later on Homer called upon the muses a number of times.