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<p><i>Theogonia Hesiodea</i> presents the classic text of Hesiod's Theogony, a foundational work of Greek mythology and literature. Edited by Friedrich August Wolf and Christian Gottlob Heyne, this edition offers readers an accessible entry point into the complex genealogy of the Greek gods. Hesiod's epic poem recounts the origins of the cosmos and the rise of the Olympian deities, providing essential insights into ancient Greek cosmology, religion, and culture.</p> <p>This edition is invaluable for students and scholars of classical literature, mythology, and ancient history, offering a carefully curated text. "Theogonia" remains a cornerstone for understanding the myths that shaped Western civilization and continues to inspire and captivate readers with its rich narrative and profound themes.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>