Perses (brother of Hesiod)

Perses was the brother of Hesiod. He is mentioned several times in the Works and Days.[1] Perses plays the role of Hesiod's less-than-responsible brother, foolishly handling an inheritance given to him by the ruling of unjust judges.[2]

References

  1. Hesiod, Works and Days, line 10
  2. Hesiod, Works and Days, lines 37f.


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