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Hesiod the Major Works: Theogony the Works and the Days the Shield of Heracles
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 24 2026
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Discover the birth of the Greek gods with this extraordinary modern prose version of the major works of Hesiod, designed to offer contemporary readers maximum clarity and fluid readability without sacrificing fidelity to the original text. This volume gathers the three fundamental pillars of archaic mythology presented in this definitive edition edited by D. FONTANA.
The narrative opens with the Theogony, the definitive account regarding the creation of the cosmos, moving from the primordial emergence of Gaia to the violent downfall of the Titans, leading to the supreme triumph of Zeus and the establishment of the Olympian order. The journey continues with Works and Days, a profound wisdom guide concerning human existence that weaves together famous foundational narratives such as the myth of Pandora and the Five Ages of Man alongside eternal teachings regarding labor, morality, and divine justice. The volume concludes with The Shield of Heracles, an epic poem describing the fierce clash between the demigod Heracles and the fierce warrior Cycnus, highlighted by the magnificent description of the legendary divine shield forged by Hephaestus.
This edition represents the perfect bridge between classical accuracy and modern readability, making Greek mythology as accessible and engaging as a contemporary novel for enthusiasts, students, and collectors alike.
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