Flashcard (Prometheus: The Friend of Man)

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What was Prometheus's punishment besides being chained to a rock?

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Eagles tearing out his liver.

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What caused Pandora to open the box?

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Curiosity.

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What aspect of Prometheus’s character is demonstrated in his actions?

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Defiance and rebellion against the gods.

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What does the word 'vex' mean in the context of Prometheus's story?

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Annoy or frustrate.

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In which mountain range is Prometheus chained and tortured?

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The Caucasus.

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Who molded the woman from clay as part of Prometheus's punishment?

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Vulcan, the blacksmith.

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What did Prometheus steal from the gods to give to humanity?

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Fire.

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What is the significance of Pandora in the myth of Prometheus?

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She represents the consequences of curiosity and the release of evils into the world.

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What does Prometheus symbolize in Greek mythology?

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The quest for knowledge and the spirit of rebellion.

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What was the consequence of Pandora opening the box?

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All the evils of humanity were released.