Prometheus


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Ancient Biography**

Prometheus was a Titan. He was the son of Lapetus and Themis and the brother of Atlas, Epimetheus, and Menoetis. Siding with the Gods (instead of his fellow Titians) in the first war, Prometheus avoided prison and gained respect and admiration from the new ruler Zeus. Prometheus's powers were wisdom "crafy counsel" and forethought. His ability to see the outcome of situations which gave him a glimps into the future and made him a very pivotal figure in Greek Mythology. For his brave efforts in the war Zeus granted him special permission to create man from the clay of the Earth. While creating mankind Prometheus granted them the wisdom and knowledge to take care of themselves thus the struggles began. From the begining this was a thorn in Zeus' side constantly challenging his power and authority. Prometheus was always getting in between the mortals and immortals. Zeus was constanly requiring mankind to give offerings of the best portions of meat and leaving little to none for man. Frustrated by this inequity Prometheus devised a scheme to trick Zeus into picking the bad offering leaving man with the better portion of meat. Feeling foolish and angry for being tricked into picking the bad offering, Zeus took fire away from man leaving them to die in the cold with raw meat. Heartbroken by this Prometheus devised a plan and stole fire from Zeus. Recognizing the smell of meat cooking Zeus realized what had happened and went after Prometheus. Feeling fooled and embarrassed twice by Prometheus, Zeus banished him to be tied to a bolder on Mount Caucasus where each day an eagle would arrive and eat at Prometheus' liver. Since he was a God he couldn't die so Prometheus' liver would grow back overnight and the eagle would return the following day to feast again! Some say that happened for thirty some years.




 * Modern Biography**

The modern Prometheus would be someone who knows which side to be on in a fight so that they come out unscathed. A person who can be a quick judge of character and is always willing to change sides if it means there's a personal benefit. Although known for being crafty and wise, someone who has a genuine concern for the little guy. Being stubborn and rebellious, this modern day Prometheus is not afraid to make waves or act without care for the repercussion. Being bold is what makes this Titan such a force to be reconed with. Known for being intelligent and witty in modern day this Prometheus might not have fire but he/she would have lots of money. A modern description of Prometheus would be a robinhood-like figure. Out to do good but by no means perfect! This modern God could be female since gender roles aren't stereotyped anymore and she would be the first female to take a God roll because she is not afraid to take charge.

My modern day Prometheus would be Oprah Winfrey. I choose Oprah because she is out spoken and will pick sides no matter how popular it may be. Known for her generosity she is like a modern day robinhood. Oprah has lots of money which I relate to fire because it is a resource as powerful as fire in Greek Mythology. Oprah is wise and hardworking and has a heart for the underdog.