“A man fashions ill for himself who fashions ill for another, and the ill design is most ill for the designer.”
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Theogony ; and, Works and days
Hesiod's Theogony is a foundational text in Greek mythology, tracing the birth and genealogy of the gods. Works and Days provides a blend of mythological narratives and practical wisdom on agriculture, weather forecasting, and social order. Both poems offer insight into the cultural and philosophical beliefs of ancient Greece. more
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