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Prometheus and Hermes

Prometheus and Hermes. Prometheus. Titan Cultural hero Trickster Created man from clay Stole fire from the Gods and gave it to the mortals Sentenced to eternal punishment for giving them fire

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Prometheus and Hermes

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  1. Prometheus and Hermes

  2. Prometheus • Titan • Cultural hero • Trickster • Created man from clay • Stole fire from the Gods and gave it to the mortals • Sentenced to eternal punishment for giving them fire • He was bound to a rock, and each day an eagle, the symbol of Zeus, would eat his liver. It would grow back the next day to keep his punishment going forever.

  3. Prometheus • In some stories he was freed by Hercules • Established animal sacrifice

  4. Hermes • 2nd youngest god • Zeus’ son • God of transitions and boundaries • Messenger of the Gods • He was protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, thieves, orators, sports and trade. • Some myths he is portrayed as a trickster

  5. Hermes • Offspring: Pan, Priapus, Autolycus • Also 39 other children with 42+ different lovers

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