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100 1 _aHesiod
245 1 0 _aHesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-05
508 _aProduced by Douglas B. Killings, and David Widger
520 _a"Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica" by Hesiod is a collection of ancient Greek poetry that includes works attributed to both Hesiod and Homer, likely compiled during the 8th to 7th century BC. This anthology features major pieces such as "Works and Days" and "The Theogony," focusing on themes of morality, the origins of the gods, and practical wisdom for daily living, reflecting a time when poetry was a fundamental way of preserving cultural knowledge and ethics. The opening section of the work presents an overview of several key poems, specifically highlighting "Works and Days." It begins with an invocation to the Muses, followed by an exploration of the dualities of Strife—one that encourages productive competition and another that fosters chaos and conflict. The narrative sets the stage for moral teachings, including justice, the importance of hard work, and the consequences of wrongful actions. The figure of Perses, Hesiod's brother, emerges as a focal point for these teachings, representing the everyman in a struggle against idleness and the transgressions of human nature. The combination of cosmological themes with practical advice provides a rich context for understanding ancient Greek thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
653 _aHesiod -- Translations into English
653 _aGods, Greek -- Poetry
653 _aHymns, Greek (Classical) -- Translations into English
700 1 _aEvelyn-White, Hugh G.
_q(Hugh Gerard),
_d1884-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/348
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