Hesiod, The Works and Days
Myths to Know |
General questions and notes about the text:
What is Hesiod's purpose in writing the Works and Days? How does it differ from the purpose of the Theogony? How is the tone of the Works and Days different from the Theogony? |
Characters to Know |
Pandora |
lines 42 - 105
*The Prometheus story is told in full in Hesiod's Theogony. Why did Zeus create Pandora? Which gods helped create Pandora, and what did each contribute? How is Pandora described? Why is she named Pandora? What makes Pandora a punishment for men, according to Hesiod? Note: Hesiod provides two variants of the Pandora myth - the other is in his Theogony. |
Pandora
Prometheus The 5 Ages of Man and their order |
The Ages of Man |
lines 106 - 201
What are the 5 Ages of Man? How would you describe each of the 5 Ages? Are there any trends that you can identify? Which Age does Hesiod belong to? How do you think Hesiod sees life during the Age which he lives in? |