In this episode, we will discuss another important poet from the archaic period of Greece named Hesiod. He is best known for creating Theogony, Works and Days, and Shield of Heracles. His works are very descriptive and provide us with a wealth of information about ancient Greek culture,

This episode will focus on how an ancient poet like Hesiod can be relevant in the modern world. His poetic work affects the mind of conspiracy theorists and politics. He is representative of the bizarre nature of how artists receive their inspiration and what that tells us about the nature of the human mind.

I reflect on some questions about what his work means to me in terms of human consciousness, gender relations, and the role of the artist.

I appreciate the form of Gnomic poetry he is attributed to creating and despite his contentious views on women,  he remains a fascinating poet with a cryptic origin to his style of speechcraft.

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