Experimental — This feature is a prototype and may change or be removed. Six Degrees of Homer
Explore how influence connects 277 works across the Western canon — from the Iliad to the present.
Homer's Reach
How far does influence radiate through the canon? Pick any work to see how many others it connects to.
220
of 222 connected works (99%)
5
max degrees of separation
Breakdown by degree
1 degree40
2 degrees86
3 degrees72
4 degrees20
5 degrees2
Chain Finder
Find the shortest chain of influence between any two works in the canon.