In the Erga Works and Days] Hesiod unfolds an image of a man whose existence is not determined solely by ineluctable fate. Led by his mind (nous), the individual instead assumes responsibility for his own behavior. This study examines both this perspective novel in the context of early Greek literature and shows that nous is of critical importance for the proper understanding of the Erga.
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In the Erga Works and Days] Hesiod unfolds an image of a man whose existence is not determined solely by ineluctable fate. Led by his min...
