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Hesiod
Summary
Hesiod is a human[1]. He was born in Cyme[2]. He was born on 776 BC[3]. He passed away in Ascra[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], rhapsode[7], and mythographer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Hesiod's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
Hesiod's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
Hesiod's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26].
Hesiod's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Cyme[2], Hesiod… he was born on 776 BC[3]. Ancient Greek was his native language[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[5], writer[6], rhapsode[7], and mythographer[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Theogony[14], a literary work[28], founded in -0700[29]; Works and Days[15], a literary work[30], founded in -0800[31]; and Catalogue of Women[16], a literary work[32]. Things named for Hesiod include Contest of Homer and he[33], a written work[34], written by Alcidamas[35]; he[36]; and Hesiodus[37].
Death and Burial
Hesiod died in Ascra[4]. Recorded place of burial include Tomb of him in Orchomenos[10] and Orchomenus[11].
Why It Matters
Hesiod has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Plato[39], a philosopher[40], -0427–-0347[41], of Classical Athens[42], specialised in philosophy[43].
Works attributed to him include Aegimius[44], a literary work[45]; Works and Days[46], a literary work[47], founded in -0800[48]; Catalogue of Women[49], a literary work[50]; Descent of Perithous[51], a literary work[52]; Great Eoeae[53], a literary work[54]; and Theogony[55], a literary work[56], founded in -0700[57]. Entities named for him include Contest of Homer and he[33], a written work[34], written by Alcidamas[35]; he[36]; and Hesiodus[37].
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APA4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Hesiod. Retrieved April 18, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/hesiod
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