Hesiod
Hesiod (c.700 BC) was one of the earliest Greek poets and rhapsode. Whatever Greek mythology, farming techniques , Greek astronomy and ancient time-keeping we know are mainly due to him. He was born in Boeotia, probably of humble birth, and lived chiefly at Orchomenos in the 8th century BC.Of the works ascribed to him the principal were the "Works and Days" the "Theogony," and the "Shield of Hercules". His poems treat of the quiet pursuits of ordinary life, the origin of the world, the gods and heroes.
Theogony, that concerns the origins of the the world and of gods, is traditionally attributed to him, though we are uncertain about its authorship. There are also people who claim that the "Works and Days" is the only poem he wrote.
Wisdom & Quotes
- Don't put things off till tomorrow or the day after!
Archilochus