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The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of HerculesHesiod

The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules

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Original author: Hesiod

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"The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules" by Hesiod is an archaic Greek epic poem generally dated from the end of the 7th to the middle of the 6th century BCE. The work recounts Heracles and Iolaus's expedition against Cycnus, son of Ares, who challenges Heracles to combat in Thessaly. At its heart lies an elaborate description of Heracles' shield, crafted by Hephaestus, adorned with intricate scenes of weddings, battles, and mythological creatures—a dazzling display of ancient artistry and storytelling.

The Remains of Hesiod the Ascræan, Including the Shield of Hercules, by Hesiod. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #66350.

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12 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface2,154 words
  2. 2.Section I: On the Life of Hesiod3,691 words
  3. 3.Section II: On the æra of Hesiod1,621 words
  4. 4.Section III: On the Poems of Hesiod.124,893 words
  5. 5.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (1)7,885 words
  6. 6.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (2)8,221 words
  1. 7.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (3)7,860 words
  2. 8.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (4)8,100 words
  3. 9.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (5)8,837 words
  4. 10.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (6)6,821 words
  5. 11.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (7)7,745 words
  6. 12.Section IV: On the Mythology of Hesiod (8)635 words