One of the most notable tactics writers use to gain attention is tension between characters; this tactic adds dramatic moments to the story, allowing it to gain popularity. Hesiod’s, Theogony translated by Hugh G. Evelyn is no different. Hesiod narrates the story of how the Gods came to be, frequently illustrating the strained relationship men and women have. The clash between male and female deities is an important motif to note in the myths of Greek creation because without it there would be no
Structuralism; although there is evidence that both theories have become obsolete, I will argue that they can both still work to explain certain myths. The purpose of this essay is to provide insightful evidence on the excerpt, Pandora, from Hesiod (Theogony 573 -620, translated in Trzaskoma et al., 2004) that it can be associated with the aforementioned theories and to provide rationale for how Structuralism defines it better. Advocates for Allegory clearly state that myth is a disguised philosophy
connected with an individual’s everyday life and were perceived to take an active role in ensuring that men lived up to their expectations. In The Iliad the gods directly communicated with men and even adopted human forms to participate in their affairs. Hesiod’s early poem Works and Days does not include the gods as active characters but this was not because religion had become less predominate in the lives of Greeks or because the gods took a lesser interest in men’s affairs. Despite the lack of direct