In verse 106 it is evident that Hesiod wants to hold on to that last thought, where there is no escape to the will of Zeus, when preparing to tell the story of the ages of man. And at the end of the story, in verse 105, he says that there is no way to escape the will of Zeus who punished both Prometheus and mankind for the deceit. Hesiod believes that mischief is the reason why his brother Perses is holding back from work and rather bribes the corrupt judges to get the easy wealth from his brother. Evelyn-White, between the verses 109 and 210, starting with the verse 106 after previously talking about the story of Prometheus, the Theft of godly fire and creation of Pandora which consequently brought mischief among other bad things to the mortals. The story of the ages of man can be found in Hesiod's Works and Days, translated by Hugh G. Home Mythology Five Ages of Man Five Ages of Man (by Hesiod)
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