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Prometheus the Titan

In Greek mythology, it was Prometheus the titan who gave man fire. To punish him, Zeus chained Prometheus to a rock.

Prometheus
Glossary entry on Prometheus.

Introduction to Mythology - 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.

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

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

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

Enjoying "Prometheus Bound" Aeschylus
Illustrated site provides background information for the play, including variants on the basic story.

Mythman's Creation Myth
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.

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

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

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