What was the original Greek title of Hesiod’s poem commonly called Works and Days?

The original Greek title of Hesiod’s poem commonly called Works and Days is Erga kai Hemerai. The Greek phrase is conventionally translated as “Works and Days,” although the exact ancient title and textual transmission have been discussed by scholars.

The poem is a didactic work about farming, justice, labor, morality, and the organization of human life. It also contains several famous mythic passages, including the successive Ages of Man, the story of Prometheus and Pandora, and the myth of the five races or ages.

The title is often confused with Theogony, Hesiod’s other major surviving poem. Theogony focuses on the origins and genealogy of the gods, whereas Works and Days addresses practical and ethical concerns. “Erga kai Hemerai” is a transliterated Greek title rather than an English translation, so spelling and capitalization can vary slightly across reference works.