The Echo of Homer in Spanish American Enlightenment
Abstract
The present study examines how Enlightenment writers in Spanish America drew on the figure and works of Homer, incorporating them into debates on culture, Indigenous heritage, and the historical events of the New World. In an era marked by renewed interest in the classical tradition, the Greek aoidos gained prominence not only in the literary sphere, but also in scientific and political discourse. Regarded as a symbol of civilization, a literary model, and a reference of heroism, Homer was invoked both by defenders of the colonial order and by advocates of independence. His work became a tool of scholarly dispute, capable of articulating opposing visions of the American reality.
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