Prometheus
Lakonian
black-figure cup
Vatican Museum
Sixth Century BC
Atlas (on left), carries the heavens on his shoulders and looks at Prometheus
(on right). Note the vulture pecking at the
liver of the bound Prometheus. At the bottom of the cup Zeus' thunderbolt and a Doric column capital can
be seen.
Prometheus the Creator of Humankind
Prometheus the Benefactor of Humankind
The Fire-Giver and Craftsman
The Trick of Sacrifice
Prometheus the Titan (antagonist of Zeus)
Prometheus Bound
Prometheus Unbound (by Herakles)
This webpage was prepared by Professor Thomas J. Sienkewicz. If you have any questions, you can contact him at toms@monm.edu.
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