Colonies were mostly run for the benefit of mother
countries, but some people believed the colonial system
helped everyone because it spread European civilization.
How does Kipling feel about colonialism? Write three to
four sentences, using the poem to support your answer.

norsemen from northern countries had made earlier journeys

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).