
Step into the world of ancient Greek myth as the poet summons the Muses of Helicon, setting a grand stage for the birth of the gods and the ordering of the cosmos. The opening verses weave together vivid images of celestial bodies, divine families, and the rhythmic dance of nature, offering a lyrical map of the universe that shaped Western storytelling.
In this carefully prepared audio edition, the original Greek lines are paired with a faithful Latin translation, accompanied by scholarly notes that illuminate textual variants and historical context. Listeners will experience the poetry as it was meant to be heard, while the commentary guides them through the complex manuscript traditions and the editor’s choices. The result is an engaging journey through Hesiod’s foundational mythic vision, presented in a format that balances academic insight with the pleasure of oral performance.
Language
la
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carolus Raeticus
Release date
2016-10-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Often placed among the earliest Greek poets, this mysterious voice from ancient Boeotia helped shape how generations imagined the gods, the world’s beginnings, and the hard realities of work. Two poems especially, Theogony and Works and Days, made his name endure for more than two thousand years.
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