The World of Hesiod

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Set in the transitional period between the Heroic Age and the Lyric Age, this work explores the cultural landscape of Ancient Greece prior to Ionian rationalism and Athenian civilization. It highlights the contributions of Hesiod, along with Geometric potters and painters, in shaping the economic, political, and social transformations that would emerge in subsequent eras. The book offers insights into the foundational elements of Greek society and its artistic expressions during this pivotal time.