The oldest heroic epic, which describes the final days of the Trojan War and transports the reader into the world of the ancient Greeks and Trojans. Its heroes are portrayed as ideals of valour and self-sacrifice in the fight for their homeland. The work prompts reflection on the nature of war, both in such distant times and today. The first Polish version of `Iliady` appeared in 1791. It went on to inspire many works of Polish and world literature.