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Description
The Works and Days and Theogony are two epic poems written by the ancient Greek poet Hesiod. These works are considered to be some of the earliest examples of Greek literature and provide important insights into Greek mythology, religion, and society.The Works and Days is a didactic poem that provides practical advice on farming, navigation, and other aspects of daily life. It also contains moral teachings and warnings against laziness, greed, and injustice. The poem is structured around the story of Prometheus and Pandora, and includes a detailed account of the myth of the five ages of man.The Theogony is a cosmogonic poem that recounts the creation of the world and the genealogy of the gods. It describes the rise of the Olympian gods, including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Hades, and their conflicts with the Titans and other divine beings. The poem also includes a detailed account of the birth and deeds of the goddess Aphrodite.Together, these two works provide a comprehensive view of ancient Greek culture and mythology. They are widely studied and admired for their literary and historical significance, and continue to be read and appreciated by scholars and enthusiasts of Greek literature.Guide to Greek Mythos (and a guide to farming), by, roughly speaking, Homer's contemporary Hesiod.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 48
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781419188510
- Date de parution :
- 17-06-04
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 190 mm x 233 mm
- Poids :
- 99 g
