A longstanding debate continues regarding the chronological order of the two foundational poets of ancient Greece, Homer and Hesiod. Traditionally, Homer, author of the *Iliad* and the *Odyssey*, has been considered the earlier and more significant figure. However, scholarly inquiry is revisiting this assumption, exploring the possibility that Hesiod may have actually predated Homer in the ancient Greek poetic tradition. The question centers on establishing which poet first codified and popularized the epic form. Determining poetic priority impacts understanding of early Greek literature and cultural development. Further research and analysis of existing texts are needed to potentially resolve this historical question. The debate highlights the complexities of tracing literary origins in ancient civilizations.