Troy and Homer: towards a solution of an old mystery

Abstract

I: TROY The old sources: a lack of authenticity The fundamental problem: was Hisarlik really once Troia/Ilios? Staging posts in a search: what was Hisarlik called in the Bronze Age? Conclusions: Troy and the empire of the Hittites The opposing side: 'Achaians' and 'Danaans' - two more names rehabilitated The result: Homer's backdrop is historical II: HOMER The basic facts Homer's Iliad and the tale of Troy The tale of Troy independent of Homer's When was the tale of Troy conceived? How did the tale of Troy reach Homer? The tale of Troy and history The result: there probably was a war over Troy