Best Translation of Homer's Iliad

Discussion of Julian Jaynes's third hypothesis - dating the development of consciousness to roughly 1500-1200 BCD in Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia (the transition occurred at different times in different places around the world). Includes analysis of ancient texts (such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Bible), linguistics, and archeological evidence from ancient civilizations as it pertains to the transition from the bicameral mind to consciousness.
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ASD
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Best Translation of Homer's Iliad

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Jaynes points to Homer's Iliad as an example of a story about and by pre-conscious people. There are a number of different translations. I suspect some are more faithful to the original than others. I was hoping for a recommendation on the one that best illustrates what Jaynes was pointing to. Any suggestions?
ASD
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Re: Best Translation of Homer's Iliad

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Never mind--I found it here: https://www.julianjaynes.org/resources/ ... tory-note/

Should'a looked around a bit before asking!
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Re: Best Translation of Homer's Iliad

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A.T. Murray's version is good too.
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