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Prometheus

- Archetypal Image of Human Existence

About Prometheus

Prometheus the god stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver, until Herakles freed him. For the Greeks, the myth of Prometheus' release reflected a primordial law of existence and the fate of humankind. The author examines the story of Prometheus.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691019079
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 184
  • Published:
  • November 29, 1997
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 200x152x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 248 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 24, 2024

Description of Prometheus

Prometheus the god stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver, until Herakles freed him. For the Greeks, the myth of Prometheus' release reflected a primordial law of existence and the fate of humankind. The author examines the story of Prometheus.

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