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  2. Prometheus - Wikipedia

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    e. In Greek mythology, Prometheus (/ prəˈmiːθiəs /; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, [promɛːtʰéu̯s], possibly meaning "forethought") [1] is one of the Titans and a god of fire. [2] Prometheus is best known for defying the Olympian gods by taking fire from them and giving it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge and, more ...

  3. Greek mythology - Wikipedia

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    e. Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology. These stories concern the ancient Greek religion 's view of the origin and nature of the world; the lives and activities of deities ...

  4. Heracles - Wikipedia

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    Hesiod's Theogony and Aeschylus' Prometheus Unbound both tell that Heracles shot and killed the eagle that tortured Prometheus (which was his punishment by Zeus for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to mortals). Heracles freed the Titan from his chains and his torments. Prometheus then made predictions regarding further deeds of Heracles.

  5. Alien: Romulus director explains connection viewers miss to ...

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    Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez has shed light on an overlooked link to Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus hidden within the new movie. Romulus follows a small crew led by Rain (played by ...

  6. Deucalion - Wikipedia

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    Of Deucalion's birth, the Argonautica [7] (from the 3rd century BC) stated: . There [in Achaea, i.e. Greece] is a land encircled by lofty mountains, rich in sheep and in pasture, where Prometheus, son of Iapetus, begat goodly Deucalion, who first founded cities and reared temples to the immortal gods, and first ruled over men.

  7. Victor Frankenstein - Wikipedia

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    Victor Frankenstein is a fictional character who first appeared as the titular main protagonist of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.He is a Swiss scientist (born in Naples, Italy) who, after studying chemical processes and the decay of living things, gains an insight into the creation of life and gives life to his own creature (often referred to as ...

  8. Labours of Hercules - Wikipedia

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    The Labours of Hercules or Labours of Heracles (Greek: ἆθλοι, âthloi[1] Latin: Labores) are a series of tasks carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes, whose name was later romanised as Hercules. They were accomplished in the service of King Eurystheus. The episodes were later connected by a continuous narrative.

  9. Aeschylus - Wikipedia

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    Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore of Eleusis, Aeschylus' hometown. Aeschylus was born around 525 BC in Eleusis, a small town about 27 kilometres (17 mi) northwest of Athens, in the fertile valleys of western Attica. [11] Some scholars argue that the date of Aeschylus's birth may be based on counting back 40 years from his first victory in the Great ...