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Prometheus, Greek Mythology



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Prometheus was a Greek mythological hero. Hesiod and Pindar are just a few of the authors who mention him. The Argonautica mentions Prometheus as being seen by the Argonauts.

Homer

Homer, and Prometheus from Greek mythology are both connected by their connection to the making of fire. Prometheus kills a bull at Mecone, during Zeus’ reign. He wraps its intestines in skins. He placed his stomach on top of a heap that contained fat and the remaining bones.


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Hesiod

Hesiod was writing about Prometheus' myth in the 8th century BC. He calls the legendary inventor of flame the son of TitanIapetus. This is Menoetius' brother, while Zeus is his lowly rival.

Pindar

Pindar is one of the most famous Greek mythological characters, and is the son of Daiphantus and Cleodice. His family is believed to descend from the Aegidae. This noble clan hails from Thebes and traces its lineage back the legendary founder of Thebes Cadmus. Megacleia and Pindar were married and had three children: two girls and one son.


Pythagoras

Pythagoras, a Greek legends character, is from the time the ancient Greeks. He was an expert on soul and the afterlife, and believed he had been reincarnated. He also taught religious rituals. His followers believed that he had supernatural powers. He also lived a strict lifestyle. They did math and other sciences, but they were drawn to the mystical elements of his teachings.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelle is the author of "Prometheus Unbound," a collection 10 poems. These poems were written in the heyday of Shelley's poetic genius. This story tells the story of the Greek god, and the relationship he has with the humans.


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Heinrich Friedrich Fuger

Prometheus, god of fire has a long history. Prometheus, the god fire, is mentioned in Greek mythology as he helps the Olympian gods defeat Titans. He also helped mankind develop mathematics and writing, and later taught humanity medicine and science. Zeus also feigned his will by taking fire from him. But he returned it to the earth where people put it to good uses, creating great civilisations and cooking food.



 



Prometheus, Greek Mythology