Quote by Hesiod

Works and Days is an early Greek epic poem traditionally ascribed to Hesiod, dating from around the 8th or 7th century BCE. The poem is structured as a series of admonitions and instructions addressed to the poet's brother Perses, covering agricultural techniques, seasonal tasks, and ethical conduct. It also includes mythological passages, such as the story of Prometheus and Pandora, and the myth of the five ages of man, which illustrate themes of justice, labor, and divine order. The work is considered a key source for understanding ancient Greek rural life, religious beliefs, and social values. more