Prometheus And Gaea Quotes

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The names of Prometheus and Gaea are significant to the book "Anthem" because, in a way, they sum up the entire story. The story of Prometheus resembles all Equality 7-2521 has been through. Prometheus (also known as Promitheas) is a titan from Greek mythology who was spared punishment after the Titanmonarchy (war of the Gods vs Titans) for siding with Zeus. He was considered humanity's benefactor and and protector, going as far as willingly tricking and stealing from other Gods just to help mankind even a little. He is most famous for the time he tricked Zeus himself to give mankind more beef instead of sacrificing it to the Gods. Zeus got angry at this and stole fire from mankind as punishment. Prometheus stole it to give back to humanity,