The Birth Of Gods In Hesiod's Theogony

"The study of mythology need no longer be looked at as an escape from reality into the fantasies of primitive peoples, but as a search for the deeper understanding of the human mind." (H.R. Ellis Davidson). From the passage, it is possible to claim that Greek Mythology expresses a deep desire of the human nature to understand the universe, events and the humans themselves. Through observations, assumptions and permission of gods to acquire authority voice, some Greek authors strongly relate their culture and beliefs in their narratives. In this paper I will present Hesiod's Theogony as a summary of the "birth of gods" or their "come into being" and discuss how the theogony conceptualizes the order of the universe. My objective is, therefore, to analyze principles and concepts that were explored by Hesiod in the composition of the narrative and how they are connected to cultural beliefs and ancient Greek perspectives. Even though Hesiod's Theogony was the first Greek Mythical Cosmogony, the narrative not only influenced later mythological literature but was also influenced by ancient Greek society beliefs. The narrative's objective of

The outline given by Hesiod represents the striving of power in the human nature. It also points out how women present a different nature, especially regarding on how they care about their children and husband. Virtues like justice are also explored, related to Muses blessings. The fates of mankind are described to be ultimately dependent on Zeus will, since he established a new order and the highest position regarding the other gods. Prior to Zeus's new order, it is important to remember that the difference of right and wrong was less objective. In some occasions, ethical considerations can be derived after the bifth of Dike, the god of justice, but still the decisions are less clear than when Zeus took