How Long to Read The Homeric Hymns

How Long Does it Take to Read The Homeric Hymns?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 15 minutes to read The Homeric Hymns by Hesíodo

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Hesiod (Hesiodus), an epic poet apparently of the eighth century BC, was born in Asia Minor but moved to Boeotia in central Greece. He was regarded by later Greeks as a contemporary of Homer. Three works survive under Hesiod's name: (1) "Works and Days," addressed to his brother. In it he gives us the allegories of the two Strifes, and the myth of Pandora; stresses that every man must work; describes the accepted Five Ages of the world; delivers moral advice; surveys in splendid style a year's work on a farm; gives precepts on navigation; and propounds lucky and unlucky days. (2) "Theogony," a religious work about the rise of the gods and the universe from Chaos to the triumph of Zeus, and about the progeny of Zeus and of goddesses in union with mortal men. (3) "The Shield" (not by Hesiod), an extract from a "Catalogue of Women," the subject being Alcmena and her son Heracles and his contest with Cycnus, with a description of Heracles' shield. All three works are of great literary interest.

How long is The Homeric Hymns?

The Homeric Hymns by Hesíodo is 657 pages long, and a total of 168,849 words.

This makes it 222% the length of the average book. It also has 206% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Homeric Hymns Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 22 minutes to read The Homeric Hymns aloud.

What Reading Level is The Homeric Hymns?

The Homeric Hymns is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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