In Section «Primary Sources» We collect the original texts of the ancient Greek secretariat which form the basis of Greek Mythology.
Here you will find works of Hesiod such as Theogonia, the epics of Homer such as Iliad and Odyssey, as well as Orphic Hymns.
The section includes translations, excerpts and interpretative comments, offering a reliable and scientifically documented basis for the study of ancient myths.
Library of Ancient Writers of mythoi.mythoi.org, where you can explore the most important works of the ancient Greek secretariat. From the epics of Homer to the Theogenia of Hesiod, knowledge and mythology come alive. Explore the primary texts of Greek mythology from the most important ancient writers. The collection includes works such as the Theogenia of Hesiod and the epics ... More
Theogonia of Hesiod (8th century B.C.E.) Hesiod's Theogonia is the oldest systematic cosmogony of the Greek secretariat. The work tells of the birth of the world from Chaos, the appearance of Earth and Heaven, the generation of Titans, Titan fighting and the final domination of Zeus. As a primary source of Greek mythology, Theogonia ... More
Hesiod Hesiodos is one of the most important ancient Greek poets and one of the basic primary sources for the knowledge of Greek mythology and cosmogony. His works provide information about the birth of the gods, their relationships and the moral principles of the time. Main Works Theogonia – Describes the birth of the world, the ... More