M. L. West Boeken

The book explores the profound connections between early Greek poetry and ancient Near Eastern literatures, revealing their fundamental and pervasive nature. Martin West provides extensive documentation and a comprehensive survey of key figures, including Hesiod, the Homeric epics, lyric poets, and Aeschylus. The work culminates in a thought-provoking discussion on potential pathways of cultural transmission between the Orient and Greece, significantly advancing the understanding of these literary relationships.

A new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster himself, together with the Liturgy in seven chapters composed shortly after his death some 2600 years ago.

Exploring the traditional mythologies, religions, and poetries of the Indo-Europeans, this book delves into the cultural elements that highlight their common heritage. The author, Martin West, traces the origins of these prehistoric speakers, believed to have inhabited the Eurasian steppes around five to six thousand years ago, and examines how their language has influenced many modern European and some Asian languages. This investigation sheds light on the interconnectedness of ancient cultures and their lasting impact on contemporary society.

The Making of the Odyssey is a penetrating study of the background, composition, and artistry of the Homeric Odyssey, which places the poem in its late seventh-century context in relation to the Iliad and other poetry of the time