Hesiodic

/hɪˈsaɪɒdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Hesiod, the ancient Greek poet, or his works and literary style.

Etymology

From Hesiod (Greek Ἡσίοδος), an ancient Greek poet, plus -ic suffix denoting relationship. Hesiod lived around the 8th century BCE.

Kelly Says

Hesiod wrote the 'Theogony' describing the birth of the gods, and unlike Homer, he's one of the few ancient writers we know was actually a real person—archaeologists found dedicated monuments to him!

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