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Prometheus

The Titan who created mankind and gave them fire.

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Also known as Prometheus

First appearance: Prometheus and the Making of Man

Prometheus shows up with force in Prometheus and the Making of Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The creator of Man and animals, acting on Jupiter's orders.
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5 connections

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TOThe Old ManJUJupiterTTThe ThiefTSThe SwallowDEDeathPRPrometheus

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  • Moral Archetypes and Victims

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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