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Prometheus Bound Study Guide

by Aeschylus

Prometheus Bound study guide contains a biography of Aeschylus, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

Prometheus is one of the richest characters in Greek mythology. Before going through a summary of the play, understanding the play's rich mythological background is vital.

In early variations of the story, Prometheus is a trickster figure, like the coyote character in certain Native American folklore traditions. He outwits Zeus, king of the gods, on more than one occasion, usually as part of his efforts to help man. As time passed, Prometheus became more than a trickster. Myth and literature gave him an awesome place as visionary, genius, and suffering champion of mankind.

Prometheus was a titan, the race of old gods who reigned before Zeus and the Olympians. Prometheus, whose name means "Forethinker," was blessed with the gift of prophecy by…

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• Prometheus Bound Summary
• About Prometheus Bound
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Summary and Analysis of Lines 1-127
• Summary and Analysis of Lines 128-284
• Summary and Analysis of Lines 285-560
• Summary and Analysis of Lines 561-785
• Summary and Analysis of Lines 786-1092
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• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
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• Prometheus Bound: Major Themes
• Prometheus Bound: Essays
• Prometheus Bound: E-Text
• Prometheus Bound: Questions
• Prometheus Bound: Purchase the Novel and Related Material
• Aeschylus: Biography