Hesiod creator Firmin-Didot, Ambroise 1790-1876 text utu 2016 monographic la 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hesiodi Carmina" by Hesiod is a collection of ancient Greek poems written in the 8th century BC. The compilation includes significant works such as "Theogony," which outlines the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods, and "Works and Days," which offers moral teachings and agricultural advice. The collection delves into themes of creation, divinity, and the human experience from a mythological perspective, making it foundational in classical literature. The opening of the work begins with an invocation to the Muse, asking for inspiration to sing of the heavenly origin and functions of gods and their creation. It introduces key figures, including the primordial deities such as Chaos and Gaia, and recounts the birth of the gods, their powers, and intricate familial relationships. Through rich poetic verses, Hesiod sets the stage for exploring cosmic order and the struggles between divine beings, and emphasizes the significance of the Muses in imparting knowledge and memory to humanity. The tone is both reverent and informative, inviting readers into the vast and complex world of Greek mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Theogonia -- Scutum Herculis -- Opera et Dies. Release date is 2016-10-18 Produced by Carolus Raeticus Original publication data not identified Gods, Greek -- Poetry Hesiod -- Translations into Latin Heracles (Greek mythological character) -- Poetry Religious poetry, Greek -- Translations into Latin Didactic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Latin Agriculture -- Greece -- Poetry PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53315 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53315 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134229.0 53315