Homer
“The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” would not be here today if it were not for Homer. But the rumors claim otherwise. They say that he was not the original author of the epics, that he just happened to be the first person to write about them. There is also a theory saying that he was a blind woman instead. Let us not forget about those who think that he was not only one person but an entire group of Greek scholars.
Homer
John Henry
Are you familiar with the Ballad of John Henry? If so, you would know all about the ex-slave who was said to enter a race of sorts against a steam drill. They say that he worked quicker than the machine but ultimately died from exhaustion. There is no doubt that it was a great story, but it is possible that it did not happen. The folk song was popular among workers, who had been unhappy with the steam drill.
John Henry
