What does "hesiod" mean?

Ancient Greek poet and rhapsodist of the 8th century BCE, known as the first author of didactic verse.

What is a synonym for "hesiod"?

Common synonyms include: boeotian poet, poet.

/ˈhiː.si.əd/ name

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Proper Noun

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Ancient Greek poet and rhapsodist of the 8th century BCE, known as the first author of didactic verse.

"Hesiod was an ancient epic poet."

Semi-learned borrowing from Latin Hēsiodus, from Ancient Greek Ἡσίοδος (Hēsíodos).