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Greek Mythology - Prometheus



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Prometheus was a Greek mythological hero. He has been mentioned in numerous works, including Pythagoras (Hesiod), Pindar (Pindar), and Pythagoras (Pythagoras). Prometheus is mentioned in the Argonautica.

Homer

Homer (Greek mythology) and Prometheus (Greek mythology) are connected by their relation to the creation of flame. Prometheus killed a bull in Mecone under Zeus' rule and covered its stomach and the best parts with skins. The stomach was placed on top of a pile that contained all the bones and fat.


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Hesiod

Hesiod was writing about Prometheus' myth in the 8th century BC. He described the legendary inventor of fire as the son TitanIapetus who was a brother to Menoetius and a lowly challenger of the god Zeus.

Pindar

Pindar is one famous mythological character from Greek mythology. He is the son Daiphantus' and Cleodice's son. 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, a Greek legends character, is from the time the ancient Greeks. He believed that the soul and afterlife were reincarnated. He also taught religious rituals. His followers believed he had supernatural abilities and lived according to strict rules. They studied mathematics and other sciences, but they focused on the mystical aspects of his teachings.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelle was the British Romantic poet who wrote "Prometheus Unbound", which is a collection containing 10 poems. These poems were composed at the peak of Shelley’s poetic abilities. The story traces the history of the Greek god and his relationship with humans.


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Heinrich Friedrich Fuger

Prometheus is the god of fire. His history is rich. Prometheus is a Greek god of fire who helps the Olympians defeat the Titans. He also teaches the creation of fire. He was also instrumental in the development of mathematics and writing. Later, he would teach science and medicine to mankind. Zeus was also defeated when he took fire from him. He returned it to earth and humans were able to use it for cooking food and creating great civilisations.



 



Greek Mythology - Prometheus