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  Women of Mythology It is not an unknown fact that there has been a difference on how society viewed and treated men and women. In today's time, more people are starting to be enlightened and are fighting to abolish this thinking and misogynies. However, It couldn't be denied that it is still existing and an issue that should be payed more attention to. Even in literature, a lot of texts depicted how women are viewed and treated differently and the Theogony isn't really very different from them.   The theogony, although depicted strong female gods, still told stories on how these very same powerful and capable women were oppressed by male entities for power. Take Gaia whose mate; Ouranos did things that are against her will. And Metis, who was swallowed by Zeus to attain her power.    Also, the theogony depicted how women were viewed by male entities; sexual objects. They are viewed to be someone to help men reproduce. These things aren't the only circumstances that...

          In reading the unsettlingly lengthy epic poem written by Hesiod, one thing I could not miss (or myth!) is the recurring themes of violence and power.      Theogony literally means the “birth or genealogy of the gods," so there's nothing to expect but the life of Greek gods and goddesses unfolding before our eyes, at least in a didactic poem. Composed around 700BCE, making it one of the earliest texts of Greek mythology along with "The Illiad" and of course, "The Odyssey" both by Homer.      This epic poem, a combination of genealogy and history, narrates stories of the first Greek gods and their many descendants. It got everything covered down to the last detail of appearances, names in order, scenes of love, birth, and rebirth, death, war, and chaos.      Theogony is important, not just because it's one of the oldest surviving texts of ancient Greece, but it also provides a picture of the Greek liter...

Let us first Introduce the author. Hesiod, Greek Hesiodos, Latin Hesiodus, (prospered c. 700 BC), one of the most punctual Greek artists, regularly called the “father of Greek didactic poetry.” Two of his complete epics have survived, the Theogony, relating the myths of the divine beings, and the Works and Days, portraying laborer life. I find Theogony very similar to the Elites and the ruling class. Maybe just because of so much power they hold and how they live. I think there is one concept or theme that is familiar with the ruling class which is incest. This has been a very familiar topic among the recent series that people have been binge-watching even since the Pandemic hasn't started. Namely, Game of Thrones and Elite. One of the houses in Game of Thrones has full of it. I am sure GoT Fans will surely know who they are. The House Targaryen is known for  "incest"  for they try to keep their bloodline pure. Although it is not considered incest in the culture that was ...

Greek mythology has been one of the well-known mythologies in the world. Sometimes, the stories are used or referenced in other literary pieces such as novels, plays, and dramas that keep its essence alive, even sewn in most modern education curriculums in various countries.  The constant study, enactment, and adaptation of most Greek myths allowed its essence to remain even until today. For example, Homer's the Illiad and The Odyssey are studied in the basic education here in the Philippines. This allows us to see the rich culture of ancient Greece and the importance of literature in preserving history. One of the stories in Greek mythology that builds and establishes the entire mythological series is Hesiod's Theogony . In this synthesis of Greek narratives, Hesiod details the beginning of the universe and its successive myths through the Greek lens. From the beginning of Chaos to the stories of their descendants, the Theogony  attempts to recap everything that probably h...

It is without  a doubt that Greek Mythology is a whole another universe, however nonexistent or unreal it is. It is just another setting that a lot of good plots can be produced from which some authors did a pretty good job with (Percy Jackson, for an instance). Despite the good mood and imagery it emits though are the irony, confusion, and chaos it is enclosed with. These three are the main topics this blog will try to discuss. The structure of Greek Mythology is very interesting and chaotic as well. In this type of setting, marriage happen between siblings which is not acceptable in today's generation or ever, but is such a normal thing for the Titans and Greek Gods. From the very start of the story it is already structured in chaos-- everything that has happened between the Titans and the Gods is a havoc and war at that. Basically, given that creatures, Titans, and Gods were offspring of siblings, all the chaos is just like a huge family quarrel but with powers involved. This fa...

 - A Reflection by Jane Segovia The Theogony is an ancient didactic poem composed by the Greek poet Hesiod around the year 700 BCE. It is considered to be one of the earliest works created about Greek mythology. Although its aim is to introduce the origins of the universe, the poet of this piece reveals a much darker side of Olympus - its misogynistic ways. Misogyny  is described to be the prejudice against women. Sadly, it is depicted in numerous parts of the 1,022 hexameter line poem that described the origin of the Greek Gods. This is not surprising since the said poem also contained greed, incest, and eating one's own babies in order to prevent one's downfall. Still, misogyny is prevalent in the piece of writing as well as in the current times which makes this topic relevant and still worth discussing. Origin of Aphrodite As the Goddess of Love and beauty, Aphrodite is someone a lot of woman look up to. She is the epitome of what they wanted to be and how they wanted to be...

     A word that first comes to mind upon hearing the concept of mythology is "power". I would often think before that gods and goddesses are always about them intervening in the lives of people by giving them aid when they are on the verge of danger. However, the poem Theogony , after reading it, has given me an epiphany that it is beyond my initial perception about powers and positions of these characters in mythology. And this story transcends time and has been shared from one generation to another.      Zeus, the Supreme Ruler of Olympus Photo:  https://www.ancient-literature.com/who-is-zeus-afraid-of/      One of the gods that caught my attention is Zeus, the father of the Muses of Mt. Olympus and a mighty one who could do whatever he wants with his own power. He is the god who was hidden by his mother when he was young because his father is threatened that his son could overthrow his own father. As the most famous saying states ...

By: Lip, Stephanie Joy M. (III-2 BEE) Humans are known to be passionately curious about almost everything. From the origins of the world to the end of human life – or if there is an end – people are always looking for answers. Literature and oral stories are mainly used to satisfy man’s curiosity in the early periods. In the 21st century world, we now have science to back up our claims. But today, we will see how both the power of literature and science were used in an 8th B.C. fictional work by Hesiod entitled “Theogony”, a piece of literature describing the origins and genealogy of the gods. This blog will explain how science is reflected in the specific parts of “Theogony”, if it does or does not support its claims, and its relevance in our modern times. Specifically, this will include the creation science, behavioural science, and the science of music. Creation Science Retrieved from: https://i1.wp.com/littales.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/H_War-of-the-Gods.jpg?fit=1200%2C675...

  Certeza, Patrisha Bianca Y. III - 2 BEE Chaos in Hesiod’s Theogony https://media.creativemornings.com/uploads/theme/image/77/Chaos_Illustration_Layout_creativemornings.com_themepage.png   Chaos - as we define today, is complete disorder and confusion. Undeniably, when a concept becomes confusing, it leads us to more confusions and disorder, as if it is a mother giving birth. But, have you ever heard of the Theogony written by the great poet, Hesiod?   The Theogony of Hesiod may be described by my classmates as overwhelming, complex, scary, amazing, scandalous, revenge, peculiar, confusing, and complicated -- in short, chaotic, that we could even compare it to the issues and problems we are experiencing now that we are already in the 21 st  century. Ever wonder about some of these issues and problems?   https://bfksolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/QuestionMarks.jpg First, the power of the Greek Gods. Specifically, with Zeus because he is the most powerfu...

  The Creation To begin, the cosmos was described in similar terms by Hesiod and Genesis I—“void” and “chaos”, the creation of light and darkness, the sky above, the ocean below, and the earth. In Theogony, it says that Chaos came first, then Gaia (earth); in Genesis 1:2, it stated that “the earth was a formless void”. Both statements show that the creation came from nothing; these also depict an allusion to the Mesopotamian goddess of chaos in the Enuma Elish, Tiamat. With this, scholars argue that both Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis I was familiar with the ancient Near Eastern accounts of creation. There are other statements that were found similar such as Hesiod’s use of “Erebos” (darkness) and “Aether” (day) and the Bible’s (Genesis 1:4-5) separation of “light and darkness”, the concept of “starry Sky”, “the barren sea seething with its swell, Pontus” from Theogony and the “sky above”, “seas below” of Genesis 1. The similarities between the two ended as Hesiod speaks of the go...

  Mythology is a vital part of Ancient Greece. For years, this rich and complex tale has been passed down orally among generations. Hesiod is the first poet who put an order in this complex mythology. In his poem Theogony, the Greek poet offers an account of the world's creation in a lengthy 1,028-versed lyric describing the creation of the universe and battles amongst Greek deities (Solmsen, 2019; Wasson, 2017). In this literature, Hesiod does not only narrate the genealogy of the gods but as well as their flaws, vices and betrayals. Like humans, Greek deities are imperfect and flawed. They are sensitive, emotional and immoral--capable of committing murder, adultery, betrayal and even incest. In Uranus, Cronus and Zeus' succession story, Hesiod showcased these human characteristics. In Theogony, Uranus is described as a primordial god. His subsequent union with his mother Gaea resulted in the birth of the Titans, the Cyclopes, and the Hecatoncheires. Despite his familial conne...

Vere, Angelica V. III - 2 BEE The Power vested to woman. It is evident in Hesoid's Theogony how much power men has, they were even capable of bearing a child on their own. But, we can't also deny the cleverness and power the women possessed in the story. One of the examples is how Metis, the first wife of Zeus, was able to nurture her daughter, Athena, inside Zeus body when Zeus swallowed Metis to prevent her from giving birth because to avoid the prophecy that any offspring of his union with Metis would be greater than he. In the end, Athena burst forth from Zeus' forehead, fully armed. The cleverness and power of woman to influence the people around her was further manifested when Rhea, the sister and wife of Kronos, was able to tricked his husband with the help of Gaia and Ouranos, to save  her children from their fate of being swallowed by their father because of the prophecy that one of his children would overthrow him. Lastly, the creation of the beautiful woman named...

  III-2 BEE Hesiod’s Theogony: The Complicacy of Greek Mythology   Upon reading the Theogony, here are my sentiments, reactions, and possibly confusions that I come to solve and figured out. Names and Characters The complexity may start with the confusion on their names. It’s not surprising that you find the gods and goddesses’ names difficult to sort out and memorize-- there were hundreds of them! Their names’ construction, as well as pronunciations and spellings are truly Greeks. I find it good to pronounce but hard to remember, most especially that they have a complicated relationship to one another.                                                    Family Tree of the Greek Gods https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=ht...