An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Hesiod

2 books referenced

Books by Hesiod

The Theogony

Referenced in 1 episode

604. Greek Myths: Sex, Drugs & Tragedy (Part 3)

September 28, 2025

Context:

Referenced as an ancient poem that discusses where the gods came from, providing the canonical account of the origins of the gods including Dionysus's birth.

Theogony

Referenced in 3 episodes

603. Greek Myths: The Riddle of the Sphinx (Part 2)

September 24, 2025

Context:

Referenced when discussing the Sphinx's origins, noting that Hesiod described her as a sibling of Cerberus and the Nemean lion in this work about the genealogy of the gods.

602. Greek Myths: Zeus, King of the Gods (Part 1)

September 21, 2025

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Discussed as a foundational ancient Greek poem about the birth of the gods, written around 730-720 BC. The hosts quote extensively from it regarding Zeus's origins and the story of Kronos.

13. Stephen Fry and Troy

January 07, 2021

Context:

Stephen discusses how 'Hesiod wrote down the birth of the gods, theogony, and gave very clear stories of who was the father and the mother and where they all came from.'