Description
Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus is a powerful Greek tragedy that dramatizes the myth of Prometheus, the Titan who defies Zeus by giving fire—and thereby knowledge and progress—to humanity. As punishment, Prometheus is bound to a remote cliff where he endures eternal torment. The play unfolds as a philosophical and emotional dialogue between Prometheus and various visitors, including the chorus of Oceanids, the god Hermes, and the mortal Io. Through these exchanges, Prometheus emerges as a symbol of resistance against tyranny and an advocate for human potential.