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- 22 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which ancient Gaelic warrior-poet was regarded by both Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson as surpassing Homer in greatness?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Ossian is the legendary ancient Gaelic warrior-poet whom Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson admired, considering him greater than Homer. The other options refer to different figures: Macpherson was the collector who popularized Ossian's poems; Merlin is a mythical wizard; Decameron is a collection of tales by Boccaccio.
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