Question

In the opening lines of Book 1, the poet calls upon Muse, a daughter of Zeus often credited with inspiration. Why would he open the epic in this way? What does this allusion tell you about him as a poet?

Answer 1

Epic in the poem refers to the journeys of great people.
In the beginning lines of Book 1, the poet calls upon Muse, a daughter of Zeus often credited with inspiration. The poem is open this way so that they can introduce that the muse is the source of strength and inspiration for the hero in this story.