Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns, and Homerica
Original Authors: Hesiod and Homer
Translator: Hugh G. Evelyn-White
Original Date Written: 8th to 7th century BC
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Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns, and Homerica" is a collection of ancient Greek poetry that includes works attributed to both Hesiod and Homer. This anthology features major pieces such as "Works and Days" and "The Theogony" by Hesiod, as well as the "Homeric Hymns" and various fragments of epic poetry attributed to Homer. These texts provide a rich tapestry of Greek mythology, cosmology, and practical wisdom, reflecting a time when poetry was a fundamental way of preserving cultural knowledge and ethics. The collection offers insights into the origins of the gods, the nature of the cosmos, and the moral teachings of ancient Greece.