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The titans were
a group of giants
In Greek the name Prometheus means
Foresight
Zeus wanted the humans Prometheus had made
To worship the gods
Prometheus stole fire:
To defy Zeus and help humans
As punishment, Prometheus:
Was tortured by vultures
How does Prometheus’s view of humanity’s purpose differ from that of Zeus?
Because he loved humans and Zeus just want they worship him
Why did the gift of fire allow humans to advance faster than the other creatures on earth?
Because they could care themselves and rapidly progress
Why do you think Prometheus bore his punishment without complaint? What does this tell us about his belief in human progress?
Because he didn´t have any regrets
Who finally saved Prometheus? After how many years?
Hercules . After a thousand years
Prometheus figure apperas in ...
Arts as poetry, music and pop culture
How did Percy Shelly describe Prometheus in his novel?
As a romantic hero who scapes and spread sympathy and knowledge
In the modern ages Prometheus is an example of
The capacity of humans to capture the powers of nature
