# Homer — The Devil’s Dictionary character guide

> Homer in The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-the-devil-s-dictionary

## Who they are

The ancient Greek poet, referenced in definitions.

## In the story

### [D](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/d)

Homer is referenced in the definition of 'Degenerate,' where his contemporaries are cited as examples of degeneracy.

### [F](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/f)

Mentioned in the definition of Frog, regarding the war between frogs and mice.

### [G](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/g)

Mentioned in the definition of 'Grapeshot' in a verse praising wine.

### [Y](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/chapters/y)

Mentioned in the definition of 'Youth' as a figure for whom seven cities compete.

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