Theogony and Works and Days (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Theogony and Works and Days (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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Theogony and Works and Days (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Theogony and Works and Days (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

by Hesiod
$57.58
Sale price  $57.58 Regular price 

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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

From the origins of the cosmos to the trials of mortal life, this ancient text weaves together mythology and morality. The Theogonyunveils the dramatic lineage of the gods, recounting their battles for power and their role in shaping the universe. Works and Daysshifts to a more grounded perspective, offering timeless wisdom on justice, hard work, and humanity's place in the divine order. Together, they explore the tension between chaos and order, myth and reality, in a world governed by both divine and mortal struggles.

As one of the oldest works of Western literature, Theogony and Works and Days offers a rare glimpse into ancient Greek cosmology and morality. It establishes the genealogy of the gods, forming the foundation for much of Greek mythology and its enduring cultural influence. Beyond mythology, it provides practical wisdom and ethical reflections, bridging divine narratives with the realities of human life. Hesiod's work shaped classical thought and continues to inspire discussions on justice, work, and humanity's connection to the divine.

ISBN9781998667604
Author Hesiod
PublisherRevive Classics
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedDecember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages68
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Hesiod

C.S. Morrissey is a professor of philosophy at Trinity Western University, where he also teaches courses in the Latin language and in Greek and Roman history. He studied Greek and Latin at the University of British Columbia and has taught courses in these languages and in other classical subjects at Simon Fraser University. Morrissey specializes in philosophical theology and his recent focus has been on its genesis in the monotheistic speculations of Hesiod and Plato. He has also published on the mediaeval Latin philosophy of Thomas Aquinas and his commentatorial tradition, which includes John Poinsot, a.k.a. John of St. Thomas, from whom we may trace a foundational doctrine of signs for the interdisciplinary field of semiotics. Morrissey's current research explores how Eric Voegelin's philosophical studies of the historical processes of symbolization complement the pioneering interdisciplinary work by semiotician and linguist Thomas Albert Sebeok.

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