The Golden Age of Saturn

An exploration of The Golden Age of Saturn in ancient Greek and Latin literature, this video delves into the popular mythological concept that symbolized a period of peace, prosperity, and harmony before the advent of agriculture, war, and civilization. From Hesiod’s vivid descriptions in “Works and Days” to Virgil’s pastoral poetry in the Eclogues, we examine how this mythic theme has been depicted by various classical authors.

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