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Prometheus Bound

Aeschylus

Narrated by Robin Field

Released
October 7, 2010
Length
1 hr 12 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Mission Audio
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In "Prometheus Bound," the Titan Prometheus faces punishment from the jealous Zeus for giving the transformative gift of fire to humanity, which helps liberate them from oppression. As he languishes in a rocky prison in the Scythian desert, Prometheus reveals the profound impact of his actions—stating that all arts among humans stem from him. This play, one of only seven surviving works by Aeschylus, marks a significant contribution to the development of Greek drama and modern theater.
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