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About Hesiod

Birth

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Biography

Hesiod was an Ancient Greek poet generally thought to have been active between 750 and 650 BC, around the same time as Homer.

Hesiod is recognized as one of the oldest poets in the Greek tradition.

His work Theogony is essential for understanding the origin and genealogy of the Greek gods.

Beyond being a poet, he excelled as a rhapsode and mythographer, preserving the oral culture of his time.

In his work Works and Days, he offers a unique insight into daily life and agriculture in ancient Greece.

With over 150 attributed works, his literary legacy has profoundly influenced Western literature.