Compare And Contrast Prometheus And The First People By Olivia E. Coolidge

The short story “Prometheus and the First People” by Olivia E. Coolidge is full of embodiments of bad decisions and lessons through transgression. Sentence 2. Sentence 3. Transgression plays a major role in Greek mythology, although exaggerated these myths portray strong messages about moral values, and consequences of ones actions. The story of Humanity’s Beginnings in “Prometheus and the First People” tells the story of Prometheus and Epimetheus. In this story, Zeus entrusts the creation of living creatures to Prometheus and Epimetheus, allowing them to create bodies and characteristics for all organisms. Epimetheus, without foresight, gave all characteristics needed for success to animals without thinking of man first. Upon collecting knowledge