Vocabulary Entry

hesiod

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noun

A Greek poet traditionally thought to be one of the earliest poets, known for his works 'Theogony' and 'Works and Days.'

Example Sentences

"Hesiod is often considered the father of Greek didactic poetry."

"Many scholars study Hesiod’s texts to understand ancient Greek culture."

"In his writings, Hesiod outlined the origins of the gods and the proper way to live."