2/6 Hesiod Writing Assignment

1.What do you think this myth tells about the ancient Greeks? What values did they have? Why would a story like this develop?
Well, according to the ancient Greeks, women once ruled over men (matriarchy). For example, Gaea (Mother Earth) gave birth to all the first gods. Though after Gaea married her son, Uranus(Father Sky), ancient Greece became a Patriarchy. Uranus then became the ruler of everything that came into being.

2. What universal needs or desires are represented in this story? What needs/desires might be particular to the Greeks? If you have a hard time determining whether it is particular or universal that is okay, write about why it is difficult to choose.
Desires:
POWER-universal
(Women want) stop eating babies-particular

Necessities:
I can't really think of any necessities for the ancient Greeks, in the story it's mostly about wanting power.

3. Explain how Zeus came to power. Write about these following issues: How is he similar/different to Uranus or Cronos? Is his grip on power secure or fragile? Explain why or why not.
Zeus's mother (Rhea) saved his from his father, who would eat all his children so none of them would over through him. Once Zeus was old enough he came back and defeated Cronos and took power. Zeus is similar to Uranus and Cronos because they all defeated their fathers in order to gain power and control. When Zeus began to rule it became a new era "The rule of the Titans had ended. The rule of the gods had begun." I think is secure, because he ruled differently than his fathers, and learned from their mistakes. He ruled with peace and kindness. "In addition to maintaining peace and order among all of the immortal beings in the world, Zeus taught human beings to be just in their treatment of one another."