Tag: Hesiod
The Festivity of the Just
“Men whose justice is straight know neither hunger nor ruin, but amid feasts enjoy the yield of their labors.”
Hesiod, Works and Days
Festivity. The word...
When Children Resemble Their Fathers
“Fleecy sheep are weighed down with wool,
and women bear children who resemble their fathers.”
Hesiod, Works and Days
In describing “a city that prospers,” Hesiod...
When Scoundrels are Honored
“The man who keeps his oath, or is just and good, will not be favored, but the evildoers and scoundrels will be honored…” Hesiod,...
When Hospitality Vanishes
“…and there will be no affection between guest and host.” Hesiod, Works and Days
Ancient Greek literature reveals a striking practice of hospitality. We would...
When Shame Vanishes
“… shame will vanish.” Hesiod, Works and Days
Hesiod gives a remarkable description of a degenerate culture by pointing to several of its hallmark characteristics....
Working, For a Living
“The gods keep livelihood hidden from men. Otherwise a day’s labor could bring man enough to last a whole year with no more work.”...
A Good Wife
“Nothing is better for man than a good wife...”
Hesiod, Works and Days
One might wonder whether that is an overstatement.
It was once suggested to me...
Last Chance to Plant
"Do remember that each kind of work has its season..." Hesiod, Works and Days
A simple, mundane truth about the end of August. The mid-Atlantic...
Zeus’ Plan for February
“Aegis-bearing Zeus has a design for each occasion, and mortals find this hard to comprehend.”
Hesiod, Works and Days
Hesiod was convinced that Zeus has a...