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Hesiod’s Works and Days

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Marius

The author of Works and Days is Hesiod, one of the earliest known Greek poets. He lived around the 8th …

The Iliad – by Homer

September 15, 2023August 31, 2023 by Marius

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Hosisyphusmer. Written in dactylic hexameter, it is one of …

The Library – by Apollodorus

September 12, 2023August 27, 2023 by Marius

“The Library,” also referred to as “Apollodorus Bibliotheca,” is an expansive work that captures the myths and legends of ancient …

The Argonautica – by Apollonius Rhodius

September 12, 2023August 27, 2023 by Marius

The “Argonautica” is an ancient Greek epic poem, a unique gem from the Hellenistic period, penned by the talented Apollonius …

Explore Hesiod's 'The Theogony' (730-700 BC) which retells the ancient Greek creation myth and the genealogy of all the major Greek gods.

The Theogony – by Hesiod

September 12, 2023August 14, 2023 by Marius

When delving into ancient Greek texts, Hesiod’s “The Theogony” is one of the first you are likely to encounter. Written …

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