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Prometheus, Greek Mythology



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Prometheus was a Greek hero. He is mentioned by many authors including Pythagoras and Pindar. Prometheus can be seen in the Argonautica by the Argonauts.

Homer

Homer and Prometheus both come from Greek mythology. Their relationship to the origin of fire is what ties them together. Prometheus is shown as a bullfighter who killed Zeus during Zeus’ reign. Prometheus wrapped the bull's stomach in skins and wrapped its best parts in them. 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 describes the legendary inventor of fire as the son of TitanIapetus, a brother to Menoetius, and a lowly challenger to the god Zeus.

Pindar

Pindar is one of the most famous Greek mythological characters, and is the son of Daiphantus and Cleodice. His family is said be descended from Thebes' noble Aegidae clan, which traces its lineage back at Cadmus, the legendary founder of Thebes. Megacleia married Pindar, and they had two daughters and a son.


Pythagoras

Pythagoras in Greek legends is a figure from the time of the ancient Greeks. He was an expert on the afterlife and soul, and believed that he could reincarnate. He also taught religious practices. 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 during the height of Shelley’s poetry. This story is about the Greek god of Athens and their relationship to the human race.


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Prometheus, the god of fire, has a storied history. Prometheus, the god fire, is mentioned in Greek mythology as he helps the Olympian gods defeat Titans. He helped humanity develop writing and mathematics, and later taught medicine and science to the world. 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