Prometheus. Prometheus mocks Hermes and says that he will tell nothing. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Oceanus has a place in the hierarchy as he can choose to follow Zeus or not, and in not following Zeus it will only cause Oceanus to end up in the same situation as Prometheus. “Prometheus Bound” is considered one Aeschylus’ late works. Sometime after the war, Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, has Oceanus visit his nephew the enchained Prometheus, who is being punished by Zeus for his theft of fire. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. Prometheus is to be punished terribly for disobeying Zeus and bringing fire to. —Mythical. Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus was chosen for a number of reasons. He was the god of the seas along with earthquakes, floods, drought and horses. SCENE. SCENE. 10. (It was really just the Atlantic—maybe. —Mythical. SCENE. STRENGTH. Prometheus Bound. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Lo, the earth's bound and limitary land, The Scythian steppe, the waste untrod of men! Look to it now, Hephaestus---thine it is, Thy Sire obeying, this arch-thief to clenchEpisode 1 emphasizes both Prometheus's compassion and his pride. He volunteers to help out Prometheus, but Prometheus rejects the offer since it would mean sucking up to Zeus. Although experts in the classical tradition look down upon Prometheus Bound as an inadequate tragedy (see Anthony Yu’s aforementioned comments), it retains many admirable qualities. [1881] Dramatis Personae KRATOS BIA HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS OF THE OCEANIDES OCEANUS IO Mountainous country, and in the middle of a deep gorge a Rock, towards which KRATOS and BIA carry the gigantic form of PROMETHEUS. The Oresteia Trilogy ( Agamemnon, Libation Bearers or Choephori and The Eumenides ), 7. Rhys Green is a bit broad in the dual roles of Oceanus and Hermes and Bianca Chapman is good as Io and Hephaestus. 3) Clymene. , British Museum SOURCES GREEK. Sure, we never see him on stage, but we still get a pretty good sense of what's going on with the guy. It was the source of all of the earth's fresh-water--from the rivers and springs. TIME. Clymene is the daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. In antiquity, it was attributed to Aeschylus, but now is considered by some scholars to be the work of another hand, and perhaps one as late as c. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. A summary of Lines 128–284 in Aeschylus's Prometheus Bound. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. Among the most famous of these are the play Prometheus Bound, traditionally attributed to Aeschylus (525-456 B. ) To Prometheus, Zeus is an upstart, tyrannous, slaver, and his ultimate fate is to learn "how far apart are rulership and slavery" (927). TIME. All of the above were named after Io. Among the most famous of these are the play Prometheus Bound, traditionally attributed to Aeschylus (525-456 B. “Prometheus Bound” is rich in poetic. Why is it an eagle that will every day. Prometheus cryptically tells them that he knows of a potential marriage that would lead to Zeus's downfall. But Prometheus mocks Oceanus, asking him: "How did you. TIME. In Prometheus Bound, Prometheus, the Titan god of fire and brother and son-in-law to Oceanus, lies chained to a rock as punishment from Zeus after Prometheus gave fire to humankind, which was. Clarendon Press, 1907 - Prometheus (Greek deity) - 53 pages. Prometheus Bound. In Prometheus Bound, Oceanus is trying to persuade Prometheus. SCENE. It is obvious from the beginning that Prometheus will not partake of any such advice, which adds to the feeling that Oceanus is offering his help only for the sake of appearances. At least Hephaestus and. Oceanus was considered to be a great primordial river that encircled the entire world, and Tethys was a sea goddess. This is the god of the backward-flowing river Ocean, which bounds the earth and from which all rivers flow and every sea, and all the springs and wells. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. The Prometheia ( Ancient Greek: Προμήθεια) is a trilogy of plays about the Titan Prometheus. Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound 386). Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Supporting. Prometheus Bound By Aeschylus Written ca. Prometheus says he appreciates the effort but declines. —Mythical. SCENE. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Aeschylus. TIME. TIME. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Oceanus comes to make peace between Prometheus and Zeus, but it's a no go: Prometheus isn't in this. FX 1: The sound of a strong icy wind and turbulent ocean before the actors enter the stage. HESIONE PRONOIA (Pronoea) was the Okeanid-nymph wife of the Titan Prometheus. Oceanus enters and decries the abuse of the brother Titan. —Mythical. Pf: c. R. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Prometheus Oceanus. —Mythical. When we first meet Oceanus, he seems a little… bossy. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. IO: daughter of Inachus. In order to reach the Underworld it is necessary to cross this river:Prometheus exhibits both friendship and pity, as we see in his conversations with the Chorus and Oceanus. —Mythical. He is a rare example of a Greek tragic hero whose faults, such as excessive pride and stubbornness, ennoble him. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. production – masks, costumes, music, etc. MOROS was the personified spirit (daimon) of doom--the force which drove man towards his fated death. Dodds, 'The PV and the. TIME. Usually however this Titan was a son of the Titanis Asie (Titaness Asia) or Klymene (Clymene). The Titan hovers over geysers, horses and sea Nymphs, Guardians of Nature. He's the evil jerk who masterminded the whole Olympian vs. . —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Oceanus, the Titan father of the Oceanids, commiserates with Prometheus and urges him to make peace with Zeus. [1] Despite these doubts of authorship, the play's designation as Aeschylean has. Prologue Characters. It's also barbarous. Although Tethys had no active role in Greek mythology and no established cults, she was depicted in mosaics decorating. Oceanus also appears in Aeschylus’s Prometheus Bound. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, has Oceanus free to visit his nephew Prometheus sometime after the war. SCENE. C. Weir Smyth) (Greek tragedy C5th B. Aeschylus. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. He warns Oceanus to stay away from him so that he will not also incur Zeus's wrath. In knowingly choosing rebellion, Prometheus set the stage, defining a choice of opposing tyranny and unjust laws, starting the march down the long path towards equality under the law. However, two of the Titans, Prometheus and Oceanus, decide to fight on the side of Zeus. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. Aeschylus. Smyth) (Greek tragedy C5th B. Like Oceanus, he is an obedient but unwilling servant. Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound 1 ff : "[Enter Kratos (Cratus, Power) and Bia (Force), bringing with them Prometheus. A chorus of Oceanids appear and attempt to comfort Prometheus by conversing with him. Oceanus assures Prometheus that, if he’ll cooperate, he can get Zeus to change his mind. Summary. Despite these doubts of authorship, the plThe art of persuasion is best exhibited in these passages: lines 308-31 in Prometheus Bound, and book twenty-two, lines thirty-seven to seventy-eight in The Iliad. Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound 115 ff : "[The Okeanides (Oceanids) arrive on the mountain of Prometheus in a winged chariot :] ‘Our group has come in swift rivalry of wings. So harsh a chain of suffering, Hath form'd for me heav'n's new-made king! Alas! alas! my tears. Prometheus says that Oceanus’ pity for him may make an “enemy” of Zeus. You’d think Prometheus would have been dejected, but he isn’t. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. TIME. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. in verse S: A rocky gorge in the mountains, in the mythical past C: 6m, 1f, chorus (f)Cratos and Bia drag on the bound Prometheus, in order to assist Hephaestus, the gods' blacksmith, to forge Prometheus' chains to a rock. E Translated by G. Prometheus Bound was an Ancient Greek tragedy attributed to the playwright Aeschylus. Also she brought forth Kratos (Cratus, Strength) and Bia (Force), wonderful children. Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound 788 ff (trans. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. that giveth nourishment unto all, where the all-seeing Sun doth ever, in. ― Aeschylus, quote from Prometheus Bound. KRATOS BIA HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS OF THE OCEANIDES OCEANUS IO Scene Mountainous country, and in the middle of a deep gorge a Rock, towards which KRATOS and BIA carry the gigantic form of PROMETHEUS. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. (It was really just the Atlantic—maybe. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. Oceanus wishes to help but Prometheus (recalling the fates of Atlas and Typhon) warns him away. PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. The hero stands beside him wearing a lion-skin cape and holding a club. TIME. Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus translated by Henry D. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. In Antiquity, this drama was attributed to Aeschylus, but is now considered by some scholars to be the work of another hand, perhaps one as late as ca. SCENE. PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. describe Zeus and Io relates Zeus' rule to slavery in her speech p. Prometheus exhibits both friendship and pity, as we see in his conversations with the Chorus and Oceanus. Symbolizes the beginning of human advancement. In Prometheus Bound. Like Oceanus, Helios, the Titan son of Hyperion, certainly remained free to drive his sun-chariot daily across the sky, taking an active part in events subsequent to the Titanomachy. E. Although he was a Titan, Prometheus assisted Zeus in this. 2 His name signifies "forethought," as. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. TIME. TIME. Gaea the Earth, Athenian red-figure calyx krater C5th B. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter. PROMETHEUS Your former wish I lightly granted ye: And ye have heard, even as ye desired, From this maid's lips the story of her sorrow. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. [there] for men's refreshment Okeanos (Oceanus) sends out continually the high-singing breezes of the west (aetai zephyroio). OCEANUS Prometheus, all too plainly I behold: And for the best would counsel thee: albeit Thy brain is subtle. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, has Oceanus free to visit his nephew Prometheus sometime after the war. TIME. However, as for Petraeus, we are told: In the catastrophe of the plot, his especially professed friend, Oceanus, the Fisherman, as his name Petraeus indicates, (Petraeus was an interchangeable synonym of. IO What does it profit me to live! Oh, w. Although not necessarily one of the major myths, Oceanus does make a rare appearance in the tragic play Prometheus Bound, written by the The Oceanids (the Chorus) The Chorus appears in this play as an interesting character in its own right, underscoring the conflict between the accepted value of obedience and the possibly higher value of friendship. Enter Kratos, and Via dragging behind them in chains, Prometheus. Sometime after the war, Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, has Oceanus visit his nephew the enchained Prometheus, who is being punished by Zeus for his theft of fire. [1] Its subject is from the play Prometheus Bound, traditionally attributed to Aeschylus. AESCHYLUS was a Greek tragedian who flourished in Athens in the early C5th B. The work is about a myth and it was written in 6 acts. " They act as the chorus in the play. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. 24. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. (And no lighting bolts. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. C. The play tells the story of Prometheus, a Titan who defied Zeus, the king of the gods, and was subsequently punished for his actions. Of oceanic waves—all-fost'ring earth, And, all-beholding sun, on thee I call, Behold me, what I bear—a god, from gods. But Prometheus's mission is to defy Zeus, so Oceanus is just something trying to tempt him away. It is speculated to have been written between 475 and 470 BCE. Eventually, he entertains the Zeus-beloved and Hera-stalked Io (McNiven), the Polonius-like Oceanus (Bartenieff), the insolent Hermes (Dixon), and a babbling chorus (Therese Barbato, Autumn. CHORUS: daughters of Oceanus. He’s defiant, loud, and proud. 430 B. SCENE. Aeschylus. Hermes. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. TIME. Prometheus Bound (PV) is a meditation on God par excellence, second only perhaps to the Bible or Paradise Lost. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Throughout the play, we see compassion for Prometheus, himself, but not necessarily with his cause. He counsels prudence in offering to intercede with. PROMETHEUS. Prometheus accounts for his punishment: though he had helped Zeus in the Titanomachy, Prometheus stood in Zeus’s way when the god king decided to eliminate all humans. Source: This version of the story of Prometheus. TIME. Of the 76 plays he is known to have written only seven survive--1. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. M. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Prometheus renders his lament, but unrepentantly, until a chorus of Oceanids (daughters of Oceanus) hang out with him. TIME. 456 BCE). —Mythical. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. TIME. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. The four following lines, within brackets, translate four lines, quoted by Galen from the Prometheus Bound, placed here by Paley, on conjecture, as completing this otherwise unfinished sentence. Prometheus Bound is a Greek tragedy based on the myth of Prometheus, the Titan who was punished by Zeus for giving fire to mankind. In Prometheus Bound. In the Iliad, Book XIV, Oceanus is identified once as the begetter of the gods and once as the begetter of all things; although the comments were isolated, they were. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Prometheus Bound and what it means. He also tricked Zeus into allowing man to keep the best part of. They are accompanied by Hephaistos. SCENE. PROMETHEUS BOUND, TRANSLATED BY HERBERT WEIR SMYTH DRAMATIS PERSONAE. Titan war, threatened to destroy humanity, and then went a little overboard with the punishment. 466–459bc Tr: 1777 G: Greek trag. Aeschylus. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. C. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Author of Prometheus Bound?, Zeus's Lacky, Who dragged Prometheus onto stage in beginning. Art Analysis: Prometheus Bound. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. SCENE. The Aegean Sea. The play Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus is largely a series of speeches surrounding the Titan, Prometheus, who has defied the gods by giving humans fire. Oceanus: In Greek myth (but not reported by Aeschylus) he is the grandfather of Prometheus 309: Oceanus urges Prometheus to “come to know yourself” (γίγνωσκε σαυτόν, 309) echoes the maxim inscribed at Delphi (Paus. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. OCEANUS, PROMETHEUS, CHORUS. In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan, a descendant of the original gods, Gaia and Ouranos (Earth and Heaven). And unto thee, Prometheus, am I come, Guiding this winged monster with no rein, Nor any bit, but mind's firm masterdom. The goddess Persephone, holding a four-headed Eleusinian torch, and a winged, serpent-haired Erinys stand witness. TIME. He is established as a figure that has made a great sacrifice—himself—for the sake of humankind. TIME. Find out more about the characters in Prometheus Bound. Dramatis Personae KRATOS BIA HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS OF THE OCEANIDES OCEANUS IO Scene Mountainous. Produced at an unknown date, probably after Aeschylus’ death but certainly no later than 430 bc (see Introduction), together with. In Greek mythology Oceanus was the primordial Titan god of the great, earth-encircling River Ocean, font of all of the earth's fresh-water - rivers, wells, springs and rain-clouds. The universe was envisaged as great sphere--or egg-shaped ovoid--with the solid dome of the sky forming the upper half and the inverse dome of the pit of Tartaros the lower. Poseidon is an Olympian god and together with his sibling he overthrew the Titan gods and ended the reign of their father Cronus. Despite his seeming isolation, Prometheus is visited by the ancient god Oceanus, by a chorus of Oceanus’s daughters, by the “cow-headed” Io (another victim of Zeus), and finally by the god Hermes, who vainly demands from Prometheus his knowledge of a secret that could threaten Zeus’s power. Weir Smyth) (Greek tragedy C5th B. To this the near affinity of blood Moves me; and be assur'd, that tie apart, There'is not´who can tax my dear regardTyranny as a word in and of itself is a main character in Prometheus Bound. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. Prometheus Bound. Prometheus Bound. As, for instance, that Zeus desired to remove Prometheus from the sympathetic companionship of Oceanus and his daughters! 2 do not urge the consideration that Prometheus was represented by a dummy in the first play and by a live man in the second, because there are still some who doubt the use of a lay-figure in the Prometheus. TIME. In Scythia. Oceanus, one of the TITANS, is sometimes considered to be at the origin of all things. Prometheus renders his lament, but unrepentantly, until a chorus of Oceanids (daughters of Oceanus) hang out with him. Scene---A rocky ravine in the mountains of Scythia. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. SEVEN AGAINST THEBES. Kegan Paul [1881] Dramatis Personae KRATOS BIA HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS OF THE OCEANIDES OCEANUS IO Mountainous country, and in the middle of a deep gorge a Rock, towards which KRATOS and BIA carry the gigantic. This translation was done by G. Though the chorus, Oceanus and Hermes urge Prometheus to repent, apologize and vow obedience to Zeus in order to be freed, he scornfully refuses, saying he would prefer eternity chained to the rock to groveling before Zeus. Zeus is Prometheus Bound 's Big Bad. SCENE. So far. The main motive is the rage of Zeus caused by Prometheus stealing the fire from the gods and giving it to people. T. SCENE. It was the first part of a trilogy. The Chorus, on the other hand, suggests that Prometheus has acted wrongly only insofar as his action was pointless. 456 BC) was one of the three great Greek tragic dramatists whose works have survived. Aeschylus. The threat from above is particularly sharp for Prometheus in contrast to his own position. TIME. Milton and Diana Sparta are well-synched but often talk too fast as the brave and steadfast choral trio, the Daughters of Oceanus. Back More. HEPHAESTUS: divine son of Zeus, the artisan god. Of the 76 plays he is known to have written only seven survive--1. Aeschylus. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. SCENE. , six years before the death of Aeschylus. [79]The dramatis personae are Prometheus, Cratus (Power), Bia (Violence), Hephaestus, the mortal woman Io, Oceanus, Hermes and a chorus of Oceanids. TIME. Kratos (Might) Character Analysis. Hermes accuses Prometheus of being overly obstinate, disobedient, and mad. He warns Oceanus to stay away from him so that he will not also incur Zeus's wrath. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. 3) Io. Translation. —Mythical. The Oceanids, daughters of Oceanus, enter on winged chariots. Berlin, Germany. THEMIS MOTHER OF PROMETHEUS. Prometheus Bound. Printed Saturday, February 12, 2005. C. Prometheus Was a Friend to the Gods. Translated by Smyth, Herbert Weir. Review. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. SCENE. . SCENE. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. Written ca. 3 Oceanus tells Prometheus to curb his speech. C. Prometheus says he has foreseen that one day Zeus will need his help. 4) Hermes. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Prometheus, I am gazing on thee now! With the cold breath of fear upon my brow, Not without mist of dimming tears, While to my sight thy giant stature rears. Weir Smyth) (Greek tragedy C5th B. Oceanus will talk to Zeus on Prometheus’s behalf, but Prometheus refuses his help. Oceanus. Zeus ’s servant and the personification of Zeus’s will. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. Tethys fed her children's springs with the waters. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. PROMETHEUS BOUND DRAMATIS PERSONAE . FRAGMENTS 155 - 272. He and his wife Ceto were also gods of the largest of sea creatures. POWER and FORCE HEPHAESTUS PROMETHEUS CHORUS of the Daughters of Oceanus OCEANUS IO, daughter of Inachus HERMES. OCEANUS. C. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. SCENE. Essentially this is a drama of ideas, and those ideas probe the nature of the cosmos. 466–459bc Tr: 1777 G: Greek trag. 430 B. Aeschylus. In Greek mythology, Prometheus created man from clay and stole fire for human use. The Titan god of oceans and streams. Prometheus Bound. Oceanus is ordered away by an impatient Prometheus. Aeschylus. Oh marvellous sky, and swiftly winging winds, And streams, and myriad laughter of sea-waves, And universal mother earth, I call ye 100 (90) And the all-seeing sun to look on me, What I, a god, endure from other gods. He relates his take on the war between the Titans and Olympians, and then begins to explain his role in the lot of. Prometheus ought to earn serious kudos for his sacrifice. A Titan named Oceanus. SCENE. —Mythical. SCENE. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Prometheus Bound. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Who is the mother of Prometheus in Prometheus Bound? 1) Hera. C. Oceanus is featured in the Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound, believed to have been written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus (c. Summary. It is Prometheus's compassion for humans that has resulted in the torment the. C. TIME. Three gods—Hephaestus, Power, and Violence—are leading a fourth, Prometheus, who is their prisoner. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. But the chorus of Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound presents an even greater challenge. Next in Proмetheus Bound, the girls’ father, Oceanus, coмes to offer his pity and his aid, suggesting that he plead Ƅefore Zeus for мercy. —A rocky height, overlooking the ocean, in the uttermost parts of Scythia. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Read the excerpt from "Prometheus Unbound" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Comfortable in his service to Zeus, Oceanus believes that one should not rock the boat but simply obey. The last of these, however, is usually attributed by modern scholars to an unknown playwright. ppt / . Instead, he would rather be hidden away in the depths of the earth, where no one can see him.