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What did ancient authors credit Hesiod with establishing?

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Greek religious customs, as we know them, were largely established by the works of Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet. His two major poems, Theogony and the Works and Days, provided a comprehensive account of the Greek gods, their origins, and their interactions with mortals. Hesiod's writings served as a foundation for religious practices, moral teachings, and cultural traditions that shaped ancient Greek society.
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