Homeridae
group · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
Homeridæ · gens of Homer · the Homeridae
in the texts
Dissertations on Early Law and Custom
Clan of rhapsodes claiming descent from Homer, per Grote's theory.
Grote’s theory of the Homeric poetry, taken in a mass (ii.
Helen
Guild of reciters/descendants claiming descent from or transmission of Homer's tradition, source of the tale of Helen's visitation to Homer.
And some of the Homeridae also relate that Helen appeared to Homer by night and commanded him to compose a poem on those who went on the expedition to Troy, since she wished to make their death more to be envied than the life of the rest of mankind;