Perses (brother of Hesiod)

Perses (brother of Hesiod)

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


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