elston_ on Nostr: Heinrich Schliemann's excavations at sites of Troy & Mycenae provided substantial ...

Heinrich Schliemann's excavations at sites of Troy & Mycenae provided substantial archaeological evidence that supported historical basis of Homer's epics, challenging prevailing view that "Iliad" & "Odyssey" were purely mythological.

Dismissing Bible as fairy tales demonstrates ignorance. It overlooks historical, cultural, & archaeological evidence & support. It also exhibits hubris by presuming modern understanding is complete, ignoring possibility of future discoveries.