“Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ILIAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Epic that ends "Such was the funeral of Hector, tamer of horses"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 6, 2026, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.