Who wrote the play Prometheus Bound?
The authorship of Prometheus Bound is disputed among scholars. While traditionally attributed to Aeschylus, many experts believe Euphorion or another writer composed it based on linguistic analysis.
Questions about Prometheus Bound
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Prometheus Bound written according to historical evidence?
Scholars date the composition of Prometheus Bound between 479 BC and 424 BC using internal references and parodies found within the text.
What specific arts did Prometheus teach humanity in this play?
Prometheus taught men writing, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, architecture, and agriculture as described in lines 447 through 506.
How does Hesiod's Theogony differ from Aeschylus version of Prometheus?
Hesiod portrays Prometheus as a lowly trickster while Aeschylus depicts him as an intolerable victim suffering injustice at the hands of Zeus.
Which translation of Prometheus Bound premiered at the Getty Villa in 2013?
Joel Agee's translation premiered at the Getty Villa from August 29 to the 28th of September 2013 with Travis Preston directing the production.