Theogony

Theogony by Hesiod is a foundational work of ancient Greek literature that offers a sweeping and poetic account of the origins of the gods and the structure of the cosmos. Written in the 8th century BCE, this epic poem serves as one of the earliest attempts to explain the creation of the universe and the lineage of divine beings that shaped Greek mythology.

Beginning with the emergence of primordial entities such as Chaos, Gaia (Earth), and Eros, Hesiod unfolds a vast genealogical narrative ...