# Hesiod on the Birth of the Gods — WHE Article Discussion (2-150) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [January 18, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/hesiod-on-the-birth-of-the-gods-whe-article-discussion-2-150/17034 "2012-01-18T08:39:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/hesiod-on-the-birth-of-the-gods-whe-article-discussion-2-150/17034/1 "2012-01-18T08:39:40Z")
The Greek poet Hesiod (c. 700 BCE) is most famous for his works _Theogony_ and _Works and Days_. In this passage from _Theogony_, Hesiod relates the birth of the gods from cosmic Chaos and follows the lineage through the great Zeus, King of the [Olympian gods](https://community.worldhistory.org/collection/58/the-12-olympian-gods/), worshipped by Hesiod's contemporaries: * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/150/hesiod-on-the-birth-of-the-gods/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/150/hesiod-on-the-birth-of-the-gods/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - Why do you think Hesiod begins the world with Chaos? - What does this story suggest about Zeus as a ruler? - How do you feel about the gods being born from conflict and violence? Is there anything you'd like to ask me about this article? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/hesiod-on-the-birth-of-the-gods-whe-article-discussion-2-150/17034/2 "2026-07-31T12:28:15Z")
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