Prometheus Myth

Prometheus was a Titan in Greek mythology and different from the other Titans like Equality was different from the people who surrounded him; Prometheus chose not to fight against the gods in the great war. For this. he was spared from Tartarus, the equivalent of hell, and he was given the task of creating man. He made man stand upright and gave them fire. When he tricked Zeus, Zeus was outraged and took fire away from man. Since Prometheus loved man, he returned the fire for the greater good although he knew he would be punished (Hunt, para 3). This is similar to Equality’s story because Equality had always been different than the people around him in that he was defiant. Another way that their stories are similar is that they both tried doing what would be better for the greater good although it could have gotten them in trouble. Prometheus stole fire from the gods while Equality made light, which went against everything he was ever taught and broke almost every rule by taking up a different role than the one given to him. Both of these characters’ actions were unselfish and for the betterment of the people. Because of the parallels in their stories and in their character, the name Prometheus is quite fitting for

“Prometheus was one of the Titans, son of Iapetus (also a Titan) and Clymene, an Oceanid. His brothers were Epimetheus, Atlas and Menoetius. The name derives from the Greek word meaning 'forethought'. During the Titanomachy, the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods, Prometheus sided with Zeus, helping to overthrow the old gods. Siding with the winning side, Prometheus avoided being punished with the rest of the Titans and was therefore not sent to Tartarus, the Underworld.

Prometheus was a Titan from Greek mythology. He sided with the gods and created humans out of clay without

Prometheus tried to convince the Council of Scholars that his invention merited their support due to the ability of his invention being able to change the world and that he believed that the Council of Scholars would not of think of this invention in the future (74). Firstly, he believed that his invention could have changed the world by changing how they used light. By having this invention, they wouldn’t need old fashioned candles and torches because now they would have electricity (73). By having electricity, they could have become more advanced in their society but it was too bad that the Council of Scholars did not approve of this invention. Since this society was a collectivism based society, the Council of Scholars almost found this

According to some mythologies, Prometheus was the titan Zeus cursed for gifting fire to man. This tool enabled people to cook, stay warm, and explore; it not only allowed man the ability to survive, but to advance and to evolve. In turn, Zeus cursed Prometheus to die and resurrect every day. I felt this curse passed to me after I relocated to Promethean Way. When I lived in the

The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, and Prometheus in Theogony have many similarities. In particular, the role of the serpent and role of Prometheus complement each other. The serpent and Prometheus are both portrayed as sly-talking tricksters that reveal immortal knowledge to the humans of earth, and they are both punished for their actions.

, who stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to mankind. Prometheus sided with Zeus and the ascending Olympian gods in the vast cosmological struggle against Cronus (Kronos) and the other Titans. Prometheus was therefore on the conquering side of the cataclysmic war of the Greek gods, the Titanomachy, where Zeus and the Olympian gods ultimately defeated Cronus and the other Titans.

The manner in which Hesiod presents Zeus’s thoughts regarding his interaction with Prometheus help to provide us with a better understanding of Zeus’s characteristics. Lines 530-531 of Theogony, which describe the eventual freedom of Prometheus, stipulate that this came “not without the will of Zeus,” enhancing the efficacy of Zeus’s ultimate power. Hesiod had previously mentioned Zeus’s intelligence, but he delves more deeply into this attribute in examining the conflict at Mekone between Zeus and Prometheus. “Zeus, eternally wise, recognized the fraud and began to rumble in his heart trouble for mortals, and it would be fulfilled.” (Hesiod 552-55). Here, Hesiod’s audience begins to understand Zeus as an extremely wise, but vengeful god, an image which agrees with Homer’s Iliadic Zeus, and all other accounts of the god in ancient Greek literature. Hesiod goes on, however, to extend

Although neither his past nor his situation is different, Zeus’ character and actions in Prometheus Bound deviate greatly from his persona in the Theogony. Furthermore, this cannot be due to a chronological character development over a large period of time, since the content in Prometheus Bound is set at roughly the same time as Hesiod’s

Prometheus and the Theft of Fire Prometheus and the theft of fire is a myth that is deeply ingrained in Greek mythology going back through centuries as a profound allegory for human aspiration, defiance against authority, and finding knowledge. The myth revolves around Prometheus, a titan known for his intelligence and compassion towards humanity and his bold act of stealing fire from the gods to give to mortals. The story begins when humanity is created, a race created by the gods in the image of their divine creators. Prometheus was fascinated by the new creations and took a particular interest in humanity's potential and desire to uplift them from their primitive state. Prometheus sees that they suffer in the cold and darkness, lacking

A cliched phrase that is commonly used today by parents when they are addressing their children is“Strong people stand up for themselves, but the strongest people stand up for others.” Prometheus exemplifies this ideal. Over a thousand years ago Prometheus was very strong and stood up for what he believed in. He wanted us to have light and to be able to see but Zeus did not. He did not want us to see like the god’s.

The myth of Pandora starts with two brothers, Epimetheus and Prometheus, who were Titans that tasked themselves as spokespeople for their creation from clay: mankind. Epimetheus was in charge of creating the creatures that were to roam the Earth while Prometheus was to distribute them. While most animals were armed or protected by their physical attributes, man stood alone naked and bear to all those that may attack. Thus, Prometheus, the mischevious of the two, deceived Zeus one day into giving mankind the best portion of a sacrificed bull, leaving behind bare bones and fats for the gods. Outraged and offended, Zeus then took the gift of fire away from mankind to leave them in the cold and darkness. However, Prometheus once again outwitted Zeus and stole unwearying fire for men to have the intelligence necessary to sustain their lives. As punishment, Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock in Caucasus where an eagle ripped apart and devoured his liver every day, which then regenerated each nightfall as result of his immortality. Although Prometheus caused him the most angst, Zeus believed the kind-hearted Epimetheus deserved to struggle as well in a form that would not only punish him but also the brothers’ creation of mankind. Zeus called out for Hephaestus to construct the most beautiful, intelligent, and brave women named Pandora to be the new companion of Epimetheus in place of Prometheus. However, he also graced her with one other quality: curiosity. So, Zeus delivered his

     Prometheus, the Titan of Greek mythology, was considered to be the most important Titan ever in all the myths. He helped the human race tremendously in his efforts to sustain an easier lifestyle. Mankind had great respect for him because of his advantages and gifts or abilities he gave them. Also, his battle against Zeus as a result of his love for man was very much appreciated. Prometheus was one of the most interesting Greek mythology figures in his time. He was a very kind, loving, generous, and courteous god to mankind. This can be seen through many events in his life including a particular myth that the reader will acknowledge in this research paper.

Zeus gains pleasure from creating things he may destroy, which includes death (“The ruling principle of Hate/ Which for its pleasure doth create”). This is where Prometheus gains power over Zeus. While Prometheus is merely mortal, he can foresee his destiny, which is death; Zeus cannot see his own fate. At the end of the second stanza, Zeus demonstrates his apprehension and fear that his sentence may be reality: “And in thy Silence was his Sentence/ And in his Soul a vain repentance/ And evil dread so ill dissembled/ That in his hand the lightnings trembled,” (line 29-34). Here we see a reciprocation or exchange of power between Zeus and Prometheus. It is representative of the victory of the individual over an oppressor and directly compares Gods and man.

Despite the absence of Zeus in Prometheus Bound a reader can still get a great deal of description of and how Zeus rules the Gods and creation. It seems very different from the scene a reader can get in the Hesiod. Zeus is vilified in Prometheus Bound. He is the villain in my impression from the author. Zeus has inflicted the same punishment on Prometheus in both stories, but the brutality of this punishment is emphasized more in Prometheus Bound and all the characters in the story or play, except for Strength, show disdain toward this tragic and harsh punishment.