Hesiod Reihenfolge der Bücher

Hesiod was an ancient Greek poet, contemporary of Homer. His works are well known as a major source of Greek mythology, agricultural techniques, early economic thought, archaic Greek astronomy and ancient timekeeping. This special edition (Large print with introduction and footnotes) brings together his three major works: The Theogony, Works and Days and The Shield of Heracles. Hesiod's Theogony is a large-scale synthesis of a vast variety of local Greek traditions concerning the gods, organized as a narrative that tells how they came to be and how they established permanent control over the cosmos.

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Set in 700 BC Greece, the narrative follows Hesiod, a humble shepherd from Boetia, who experiences a transformative encounter with the Muses. They grant him a laurel staff and the divine gift of Poetry, enabling him to articulate the wonders of the past and future. Through his newfound voice, Hesiod embarks on a journey to celebrate and immortalize the stories and truths of his time.

Hesiod's interpretation of the world's origins unfolds through a focus on genealogy, starting with primordial entities like Chaos, Gaia, Tartarus, and Eros. The text explores the creation of gods and the universe, revealing a tapestry of variant tales that reflect the diverse myths of ancient times. This work not only serves as a foundational mythological narrative but also highlights the complexity and richness of early Greek cosmology.

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This collection features the classic works of Hesiod, Callimachus, and Theognis, presented in a faithful reprint of the original 1873 edition. It offers readers an opportunity to explore the timeless themes and poetic styles of these influential ancient poets, preserving their literary significance and historical context.

The two extant poems of Hesiod (eighth or seventh century BC) are Theogony, in which he charts the history of the divine world, and Works and Days, in which he delivers moral precepts and practical advice for the world of men.

Though attributed to Hesiod (eighth or seventh century BC) in antiquity, the Catalogue of Women, a presentation of legendary Greek heroes and episodes according to maternal genealogy; The Shield, a counterpoint to the Iliadic shield of Achilles; and certain poems that survive as fragments were likely not composed by Hesiod himself.