PHIL 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Theogony, Iliad, Odysseus
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Hesiod: author of theogony, the ancient greek story of the origin of all things, including the gods: theogony: origin or birth of the gods. , hesiod claims inspiration from the muses. The origins of all things from chaos: titans: first race of gods overthrown by zeus and his allies. Violating the rule of justice even in the service of justice brings consequences. The titans exact vengeance from their father for his wickedness, and they are overthrown in turn. The myths tell us: wickedness does not pay (melchert 3). Homer: author of the iliad and the odyssey: the iliad: tells of the war that the greeks fought against troy, the odyssey: the tale of the adventures of odysseus (ulysses) making his wandering way home from. Troy to ithaca: the anger of achilles, its terrible consequences, moderation: the chief virtue, mortals are not gods. Care about the honor given them by men.
