EUREKA Prometheus Project

originated. Pandora’s story starts with the creation of humans. Zeus, the god of the skies, requested that Prometheus create humans to walk the earth. The brother of Prometheus, Epimetheus, was tasked with creating animals and while he was creating them, he gave…

From blockbuster Hollywood movies to parodies on the internet, the creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is commonly portrayed as a “monster”, but is this accusation really true? The creator of the creature, Victor Frankenstein may have more in common with the “monster” than previously thought. Through careful evaluation, we can see the many similarities and differences between the two main characters in the story. In Frankenstein, the similarities between the creature and its creator,…

According to the Hindu religion, Shiva, the powerful last deity of the Hindu triumvirate, is responsible for the destruction and re-creation of this world (BBC). Many believe his powers destroy the imperfectness allowed to spawn in this world so as to make way for necessary and valuable changes. With just a casual flick of his blue-tinted wrist or a deadly performance of the Tandav dance, Shiva is able to send the world spiraling into chaos, though some Hindus call it “constructive destruction.”…

Most myths (as there are many different interpretations) of Egyptian, Roman, and Greek origins state that the Earth came before mankind, coinciding with what the majority of scientists believe to be true today. However, not all these accounts agree on what happened afterward. In the Egyptian Coffin Texts, the creation of humans almost always has to do with tears wept by the Lord of All. In one retelling, humans are created when the sky and Earth are separated, but other versions of the creation…

Reading stories and analyzing characters, one who could be considered a trickster would be Prometheus. Prometheus, also known as the God of Fire, appeared as one of the twelve primary Titans in Greek Mythology. Prometheus was extremely wise, intellectual, and had a great ability to “trick” the king, Zeus. Prometheus used his clever intellect and tricked Zeus into switching sacrifices…eating the bones and fat which were really leftovers, instead of the…

Aeschylus depicts the ancient myth of Prometheus in his play, “Prometheus Bound” by showing the aftereffects of the titan’s disobedience. In this portrayal, Prometheus is being punished by the unjust tyrant, Zeus. By analyzing the deeds of Zeus, it can be determined that the great king of the gods is an unfit leader. He acts on impulse and pride, with no consideration for long-term prosperity or even the welfare of those over which he rules. From the start of the play, evidence of Zeus…

In Greek Mythology, there were two groups of powerful Beings: The Titans and the Gods. The Gods had overthrown the evil Titans centuries ago. One day, Prometheus, one of the good Titans, created the first man. Prometheus was proud of his creation, so he watched over Man and helped him whenever he could. After many years of trickery from Prometheus and with Mankind gaining more and more wealth, Zeus, the eldest god, thought of a cunning punishment. He created the first mortal woman, Pandora, and…

consequences in Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound and Euripides’ Hippolytus In the following Greek tragedies hubris is not merely overweening pride but behaviour or an action against – or in defiance of – the gods. With this definition of hubris in mind, an examination of Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound and Euripides’ Hippolytus will show that central characters within the plays – wittingly or unwittingly - commit acts of hubris which lead to their misfortune/destruction. Aeschylus’ Prometheus commits…

Prometheus' character is an intelligent, philanthropic, and non-compliant when faced with injustices. He was one of the noblest characters as a titan and could also see into the future. He first enters mythological tales when he aided Zeus in the struggle to claim the throne of King of the Gods. Prometheus is known for helping people out throughout all Greek mythology. On the other hand, Zeus is a character that rules the way he wants to and is angry with the humans. Zeus had two servants that…

When one says the name Prometheus, most people recall vague details from the old Greek myth of the titan god who stole fire. Some may have only even heard the name Prometheus from seeing the movie of the same name about space voyagers. However, the most important version of Prometheus' story in literature is the classical Greek play Prometheus Bound by Ӕschylus. It tells the story of Prometheus standing up to Zeus on behalf of humanity. Prometheus endures Zeus' punishments and becomes a hero…