Prometheus the Titan

Glossary entry on Prometheus.

The importance of Prometheus for humans and the relationship between Prometheus and Zeus. Also the story of his son Deucalion and his wife Pyrrha.

The story of Prometheus and Pandora, as told by Thomas Bulfinch.

Text of the tragedy about Prometheus' being chained to the rock as punishment from Zeus.

Selection from Apollodorus on Prometheus' secret gift of fire to man.

Illustrated site provides background information for the play, including variants on the basic story.

In addition to his retelling of the Greek creation myth and the ages of man, Nick Pontikis tells the story of Prometheus, fire, and Pandora.

Story of Prometheus' run-ins with Zeus, his chaining, imprisonment in Tartarus, and his release.

Robin Mitchell-Boyask's study guide for Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound which examines the theme of binding.