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Ayn Rand's 'Prometheus'
In “Prometheus” the mythical god Prometheus created his beloved mankind and gave them godlike benefits like standing upright and the use of fire. This angered Zeus who was the god of all Olympian gods. He especially did not like man to have fire.

“Prometheus” begins by saying, “Prometheus and Epimetheus were spared imprisonment in Tartarus because they had not fought with their fellow Titans during the war with the Olympians. They were given the task of creating man.” Prometheus represents intelligence and human progress and is the protector of mankind. When creating humans he decides to give man a likeness to the gods by having him stand upright and have the gift of fire. His intent is good but not appreciated by Zeus.

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