176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

With no recent publications discussing Prometheus at length, this book provides a much-needed introduction to the Promethean myth of this rebellious god who defied Zeus to steal fire for mankind. Seeking to locate the nature of this compelling tale’s continuing relevance throughout history, Carol Dougherty traces a history of the myth of Prometheus from its origins in ancient Greece, to its... Read more

Introduction: Why Prometheus?  1. Prometheus the Trickster, or the Archaic Prometheus  2. The Cult of Prometheus at Athens, or Prometheus and Fire  3. Prometheus, Political Rebel and Cultural Hero, or The Classical Prometheus  4. The Romantic Prometheus  5. The Modern Prometheus.  Works Cited

Biography

Carol Dougherty

'[Prometheus] is perhaps the hardest figure ... to get a purchase on, but Carol Dougherty admirably describes his infinite variety.' - The Anglo-Hellenic Review

"An excellent starting point for further research on the subject."-Oxford Bibliographies Online