These Historical Figures May Not Have Ever Actually Existed

Homer

One of the greatest debate amongst scholars involves Homer, the Greek poet and philosopher who has said to be alive during the 8th or 9th century in Ionia. Homer is credited with being a poet of the oral tradition, which makes his works difficult to trace. Some believe that works that are attributed to him were actually transcribed by others.

Homer

John Henry

“Steel-driving man” John Henry is a folklore hero that was known for hammering steel into rock to make holes for explosives when railroad tunnels were under construction. Henry is featured in many TV shows, films, and classic blues songs, but he was not a real person.

John Henry