Hesiodi Carmina by Hesiod

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Author Hesiod
Editor Firmin-Didot, Ambroise, 1790-1876
Title Hesiodi Carmina
Note Reading ease score: 31.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Theogonia -- Scutum Herculis -- Opera et Dies.
Credits Produced by Carolus Raeticus
Summary "Hesiodi Carmina" by Hesiod is a collection of ancient Greek poems written in the 8th century BC. The compilation includes significant works such as "Theogony," which outlines the origins and genealogies of the Greek gods, and "Works and Days," which offers moral teachings and agricultural advice. The collection delves into themes of creation, divinity, and the human experience from a mythological perspective, making it foundational in classical literature. The opening of the work begins with an invocation to the Muse, asking for inspiration to sing of the heavenly origin and functions of gods and their creation. It introduces key figures, including the primordial deities such as Chaos and Gaia, and recounts the birth of the gods, their powers, and intricate familial relationships. Through rich poetic verses, Hesiod sets the stage for exploring cosmic order and the struggles between divine beings, and emphasizes the significance of the Muses in imparting knowledge and memory to humanity. The tone is both reverent and informative, inviting readers into the vast and complex world of Greek mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Latin
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Gods, Greek -- Poetry
Subject Hesiod -- Translations into Latin
Subject Heracles (Greek mythological character) -- Poetry
Subject Religious poetry, Greek -- Translations into Latin
Subject Didactic poetry, Greek -- Translations into Latin
Subject Agriculture -- Greece -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 53315
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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