Theogony (Hesiod)

Theogony by Hesiod is an ancient Greek poem that explains the origin of the gods and the universe. It describes how primordial entities like Chaos and Gaia emerged first, followed by generations of gods born from them. The poem details the divine family tree, including powerful gods like Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon, and the conflicts among them that shaped the cosmos. Essentially, it’s a mythological account that traces the universe’s divine beginnings and the relationships among the gods who control different aspects of nature and human life.