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Books of Titans Podcast
Theogony & Works and Days by Hesiod
Aug 18, 2023
The host discusses their experience reading Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days, providing an overview of the works and exploring topics such as the portrayal of women, the myth of Pandora's jar, wisdom for living, and the personification of gods in ancient Greek works.
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- Hesiod presents gods as living beings, including personifications of abstract ideas and emotions, challenging the modern understanding of these ideas as mere concepts or entities without personal attributes.
- Hesiod's Theogony & Works and Days provide insights into the origin of gods in ancient Greece and their continued influence in contemporary culture.
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Theodgyny: Exploring the Genealogy of Gods
Theodgene is a book that delves into the genealogy of gods, presenting them as living beings with offspring. It covers 300 gods, including personifications of physical components of the universe, personified abstractions, titans, giants, and young gods. The work provides insights into the connections between these gods and their roles in Greek mythology.
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