This paper will discuss why Solon left Athens and chose not to be a tyrant. Homer's use of the Iliad will be a device to
emphasize a comparison for the reasons of his
departure. Achilles and his code of honor will be used as an example, as well as Agamemnon's theories of rule that Solon so much opposed to reveal why this great lawmaker left is home
country and chose not to become a tyrant in his cultures traditions. The cultural conditions and other factors will be contributed to this essay to better reveal the sources o Solon and his departure from his home country.