What was Schliemann's belief in Homer?
I held an unshakeable conviction that Homer's epics were not mere fables but accurate historical accounts. My entire endeavor was driven by the belief that the descriptions in the Iliad, particularly the location of Troy and the deeds of its heroes, corresponded to tangible realities waiting to be discovered beneath the earth. This literal interpretation was the bedrock of my archaeological pursuits.
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