Prometheus Bound

"Prometheus Bound" is a Greek tragedy by Aeschylus that tells the story of Prometheus, a Titan who defies the gods by giving humanity fire and knowledge, empowering them. As punishment, Zeus, the king of gods, punishes Prometheus by chaining him to a remote mountain, where he suffers eternal torment. The play explores themes of defiance, suffering, and the struggle for justice, highlighting Prometheus’s role as a symbol of resistance against tyranny and the importance of knowledge and innovation for human progress.