Is Prometheus really the great helper he is known to be? Prometheus is not a god, but one of the few Titans who fought against Kronos in the Titan War. Because of this, he and his brother were spared punishment and were responsible for arming the creatures of the world. Prometheus is known as “the great benefactor of Mankind” (2), however for every beneficial act he did, he did the same or more harm to the human race. Prometheus is known for being mankind’s ally, and this is not without good reason
Prometheus and Loki are two very similar giants, yet they are also very different from each other. They both befriended the gods of their myth, but then defied them afterwards. Prometheus is a giant from Greek Mythology. This giant befriended the gods, and fought alongside them against the rebelling giants and titans. In thanks, Zeus, the King of the Gods, rewarded Prometheus with the right to create a new species: the human. After creating mankind, the giant grew fond of his creation, and asked
In the Greek Mythology, “The Story of Prometheus” tells a story similar to the biblical version of Adam and Eve. The writer use symbols that was very important in order to tell the story. These symbols are fire, spark, and Pandora’s Box. The first symbol is the fire. Prometheus gave the people light. The fire represented courage. Zeus was against giving the people fire because he wanted them to remain dependent on the gods. “It is best for them to be poor and ignorant so that the gods may be worshipped
Heroes must be ambitious to achieve their goals and rise above their limitations. Both Dr. Frankenstein and Prometheus were willing to suffer anything to get what they wanted. Both protagonists also felt they were working towards the improvement of the human race. Both were severely punished because they rebelled, Prometheus against the laws of Zeus and Dr. Frankenstein against the laws of God and nature. “I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries