Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days
Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days
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12-pt font; DOUBLE SPACED; include descriptive title
The paper should include:
1. Introduction with a clearly marked thesis (I'm looking for a strong thesis statement)
2. Series of supporting paragraphs that feature specific quotations from the texts that are appropriately cited within the text (please include poet's name and page #
with the citations)
3. Conclusion that illuminates the ramifications of your argument. The supporting paragraphs should feature specific quotations from the texts that are appropriately
cited.
4. Do NOT need full citations or bibligoraphy
5. You will only be referring to Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days; no outside sources
Prompt:
Hesiod uses the gods to explain how the world came into being and why it works the way it does. Drawing on both the Theogony and Works and Days, explore the
intersection of divinity and daily life. Where does Hesiod see the gods’ presence in nature, farming, seafaring, marriage, politics, the law, etc.? How does he use the
gods to explain social, political, legal, and/or economic structures? You might consider how the gods influence one aspect of daily life (e.g. farming) or how one
aspect of divinity (e.g. the fickleness of fortune) influences multiple areas of life.