The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules : Translated into English rhyme and blank verse; with a dissertation on the life and æra, the poems and mythology of Hesiod, and copious notes.
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"Specimens of Chapman's Hesiod": p. 253-262.
Release date is 2021-09-20
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"The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules" by Hesiod is an archaic Greek epic poem generally dated from the end of the 7th to the middle of the 6th century BCE. The work recounts Heracles and Iolaus's expedition against Cycnus, son of Ares, who challenges Heracles to combat in Thessaly. At its heart lies an elaborate description of Heracles' shield, crafted by Hephaestus, adorned with intricate scenes of weddings, battles, and mythological creatures—a dazzling display of ancient artistry and storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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