In Greek legend, Prometheus was the Titan who, against the will of Zeus, stole fire from the gods for the benefit of man. 525-456 BC), first of the three great Greek tragic poets, re-creates this legendary conflict between rebellious subject and vengeful god..
In the epic drama Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus (c.
His terrible punishment by Zeus, and his continuing defiance of Zeus in the face of that punishment, remain universal symbols of man\'s vulnerability in any struggle with the gods.
In Greek legend, Prometheus was the Titan who, against the will of Zeus, stole fire from the gods for the benefit of man