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          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...

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...

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...

  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...

  DEL MUNDO, Mellen Oliva III-2 BEE Peter Paul Rubens, "Fall of the Titans,"  Oil on panel, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium,  circa 1637-1638.      Up to now, Theogony holds the throne of being the oldest and most authoritative Greek creation story (Scully, 2019). While some praised Hesiod's creation account, others were critical about its stories of divine violence. The rivalries over power and the fear of displacement eventually resulted in violent acts that perpetuated up to the present generation.  The pattern of violence is evident in the following events: 1. Gaia's children -  Uranus, the sky, abhors all his children (except the titans) with his wife Gaia. The monsters Cyclopes, Cottus, Gyes, and Briareos are secreted into the secret place of the earth as soon as each of them was born.  "For of all the children that were born of Earth and Heaven, these were the most terrible, and they were hated by their own father from the first...

Thoughts just come and go in random times and at random ways such as it can appear as sudden realizations while you are reading something; in a daydream while you are looking at a window; in a sentence while you are laying at your bed. No matter what form these thoughts go, I am sure that there is one topic that we all took an interest in: the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of the beginning – the world we live in or our very own existence. What is the beginning of everything? A question that pretty much lingers in everyone’s mind for once or maybe twice in their lives while taking that hot sip of coffee. Sure, it can be answered scientifically like the Big Bang Theory, a leading explanation as to how the universe began, but physics plus me is not really a good combination, so I say pass and if you’re like me then, of course, we look for another answer. One can also opt to go religious which in Roman Catholic, we have the Bible – a collection of teachings and words by the Almighty – specifically the ...