What did Hesiod claim about his inspiration to write poetry?
Inspired by Apollo
Taught by Sophists
Muses Gave Him a Voice
Influenced by Philosophers
Answer
The answer that Hesiod gave when asked about his inspiration to write poetry was that he received his voice from the divine Muses. According to Hesiod, his inspiration came from his encounter with the Muses on Mount Helicon, where they granted him the ability and power to sing of the past and future, making him capable of conveying narratives of myth, legend, and history through poetic expression.
Unlocking The Mysteries of Antiquity: A Journey Through Hesiod's Timeless Verses
More Questions
Hesiod mentions three important'Fates' in his works, they are?
Hesiod's work is significant since it captures what kind of early thought?
Hesiod in his work lays down instructions for agricultural activity based on?
What is considered to be one of Hesiod's most famous narratives?
Hesiod discusses the succession myth involving which two generations of gods?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox