Hesiod
Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet, is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant figures in Western literature. Living around 700 BCE, he is best known for his didactic works, "Theogony" and "Works and Days," which explore the origins of the gods and practical life lessons. Hesiod’s writings provide valuable insights into Greek mythology, agricultural practices, and societal norms of his time.
Book summaries for books written by Hesiod
Quotes
From the Heliconian Muses let us begin to sing.
The Muses once taught Hesiod glorious song.
Chaos was born first and after her came Gaia.
From Chaos came forth Erebus and black Night.
Gaia bore starry Heaven, equal to herself.
From the union of Heaven and Earth were born mighty Titans.
Cronus, the wily, youngest and most terrible of her children.
For the love of Aphrodite, the lovely, arose from sea foam.
The divine Muses sing and dance in Olympus.
Prometheus, the clever Titan, stole fire from the gods.
Zeus, who thunders on high, established laws and justice.
From her union with Zeus, Mnemosyne bore the Muses.