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Prometheus
The Titan of Greek myth who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity and was chained to the Caucasus as punishment; in Lorán's allegorical poem he is the archetype of the idealist punished by the powers he sought to challenge — anticipating the Prometheus-imagery that runs through Az ember tragédiája.
Reading notes
- Only a Joke §3 Prometheus
In Greek myth the Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give to humanity and was chained to a rock in the Caucasus as punishment; Lorán uses him as the archetype of the idealist punished by those in power for his gift to mankind.
- Man and Woman §1 Prometheus
Titan who fashioned humanity from clay and stole fire from the gods; Zeus chained him to the Caucasus where an eagle daily devoured his regenerating liver; freed in myth by Herakles.
- Studies and Articles §1.2.1 Prometheus bleeding from the vulture
The Titan Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods for humanity and was punished by Zeus: chained to a rock, an eagle (here 'vulture') devoured his liver each day, only for it to regenerate overnight. A Romantic touchstone of noble suffering; Madách notes that even Prometheus, in ancient art, retains 'manly defiance and dignity.'