Hesiod (circa 750–650 BCE) was an ancient Greek poet whose works are among the earliest sources of Greek myth and agricultural practices. His influential poems, "Theogony" and "Works and Days," provide foundational narratives on the Genealogy of the gods and practical Farming advice interwoven with moral lessons. Hesiod's depiction of the ages of Man and the concept of Justice and Labor deeply impacted Greek intellectual Tradition. His texts remain essential for Understanding early Greek Mythology and the socio-economic conditions of rural Greece in his Time.
Anecdotes
- Engaged in a legendary poetic contest with Homer, judged by the People of Chalcis.
- Once won a tripod as a prize in a Poetry contest at the funeral Games of Amphidamas, showcasing poetic prowess.
- Claimed to have received divine inspiration from the Muses on Mount Helicon, purportedly marking the start of his poetic journey.
Magnitudes
- Seek Wisdom in the toil of hands.
- Seek wisdom from both gods and men.
- Embrace hardship as the soil for growth.
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