Hesiod wrote Theogony to tell the story of the Greek gods and their origins through a highly factual narrative. The poem focused on recounting genealogies and events rather than explaining meanings or purposes. For ancient Greek audiences, satisfying their interest in recognizing gods and remembering myths may have been purpose enough for a poetic work like Theogony. The lecture suggests Hesiod adopted an "epic view of the world" that prioritized factual recollection over conceptual understanding.