What famous poet wrote some of the earliest Greek writing?

The earliest Greek writing is attributed to Homer. While there is much debate about whether he was a real person or a collection of poets, The Iliad and The Odyssey, epics traditionally credited to him, are considered some of the most important works in Western literature.

It's important to note that these works were likely passed down orally for centuries before being written down. This means the date of the original writing is unknown, but it's estimated to be around the 8th century BC.