Tensions In Hesiod's Theogony

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In Hesiod’s Theogony, the tensions within a family seem to be an intensified version of issues that are relatable to people. The results of these tensions are also dramatic and have a tendency to have a fulfillment of the fears that were causing the tensions as a result. This implies that there is a natural cycle of destruction between father and son. Tension seems to arise with the implication of the woman’s creative nature juxtaposed to the destructive nature of her husband. This is first seen in the family with Heaven and Earth after they had kids. Their children were extremely ugly and Heaven wanted nothing to do with them, so he hid his kids away in Earth and wouldn't let them escape. It is written that “Heaven rejoiced in his evil-doing,”

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