| “ | Ah, here comes the unexpected wrinkle in my master's plan! I know who you are, lost daughter of Hades, and I know that you know who I am. I had a premonition of this very moment. | „ |
| ~ Prometheus |
Prometheus is the Titan of Foresight who sided with the gods in the Titan War. After the war he stole the gift of fire and gave it to mortalkind, and for this act he was punished by Zeus by being bound to a rock and having an eagle eat his liver, which would regrow the next day only for it to be eaten again. Needless to say, this has rather soured his opinion on the Olympians, and now he has rejoined his kin in his vendetta against the gods.
Prometheus is the Guardian of Mount Olympus.
Characteristics and Personality
A titan of foresight who is always two steps ahead. He is considered a well-intentioned, sane and intelligent titan, but also rebellious—one of the cunning figures who betrayed his peers during the Titanomachy by stealing fire from the gods under the watchful eyes of his superiors to bestow it upon humanity. This bold decision resulted in severe punishment from Zeus. Currently, he was hardened over time, and he finds himself disillusioned with the other gods and has allied with Chronos, seeking justice against those who afflicted him.
Prometheus is calculated and resolute, always devising strategies and determining his next moves. While he acknowledges the possibility of defeat at the hands of Melinoë, he envisions multiple potential futures and is committed to postponing that outcome in pursuit of more advantageous paths for revenge. Despite standing alongside Chronos, Prometheus is seen as wise and genuinely kind, and even some Olympians recognize that his vengeance against them is warranted. His suffering has convinced him that the Olympians are unfit to rule but moreover has given him a personal grudge against all deities in existence including — and perhaps especially — himself. He opposes them all for the sake of mortalkind, but also vindictively, wants them to experience the same pain and fear that he has had to endure for millennia before they are destroyed.
As his struggles progress, Prometheus, though he may seem harsh, indifferent, and inflexible, remains acutely aware of the consequences of his choices. He bears the burden of guilt for his betrayal and recognizes the significance of his gift to humanity. Similarly to Eris, he recognizes Melinoë as an "agent of change" who will be a decisive figure in the war. Prometheus is discreet, and even while serving Chronos, he asserts that he does not share his foresight, not even with him, suggesting that he may harbor broader and hidden plans behind his future actions.
Physical description
Prometheus has a shock of blue hair and glowing red eyes. He is powerfully built, and wears nothing on his upper body save for a bandage that wraps around his midsection, exposing his physique as well as the scar left by his torture, which stretches from his left shoulder down to his right hip. He wears loose pants and a tasseled sash adorned with Chronos' hourglass icon, a headband, dangling earrings, and on his left hand, a falconry glove with a blue flame motif. His other hand is wreathed in blue flames, which he can project at will.
History
Background
Prometheus is the progenitor of all mortals, whom he fashioned from clay.
Prometheus sided with the Olympian gods in their war against his kind, and thus was able to survive the war. He fell out of their favor, however, for his crime of stealing fire from the gods and bestowing it on mortalkind. For this transgression, he was bound to a cliff with adamant chains, and an eagle was sent to eat his liver. Since he was immortal, it would regenerate every day, only for the eagle to return and tear him open again. Eventually, he was freed from his punishment; however, he would nurse a grudge against the gods for his mistreatment, and for their disregard of mortals. He also took the eagle into his care, naming it Aetos, and trained it to follow his command.
Hades II
When Chronos launched his war against the Gods, Prometheus foresaw his victory and allied with him.
Book of Shadows Entry
Trivia
- Prior to being a full-fledged character, Prometheus' punishment had only been mentioned by Zagreus in Hades. He had also been alluded to through the Prometheus Stone item from the Well of Charon, the Flames, Promethean by the House Contractor, the Codex entry for the Adamant Rail, and the Titan Arcana.
- Both his item and that of his brother Atlas are related to the Cast of the player.
- His item adds +1 Cast to the player, alluding to the fact Prometheus gave fire to mortalkind, whereas Atlas' items raising the Cast's damage allude to his punishment of holder of the sky.
- Prometheus is somehow familiar with Dora. In his conversations with Melinoë on the subject, he states that she forgot her memories of him for a reason, and that she should not hold herself responsible for the failings of mankind.
- In Greek mythology, Prometheus' brother Epimetheus was the husband of Pandora, who unwittingly unleashed evils upon men.
- An obscure genealogy has Prometheus as the son of Hera and the Titan Eurymedon.
- Similarly to Chronos, the design of Prometheus seems to incorporate some references to other cultures and mythologies. Namely, his attire has Mesopotamian, Sumerian and Babylonian influences. This might allude to the gift of civilization that Prometheus brought to humans.
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Additional notes
For additional information on Prometheus that does not pertain to Hades, see Wikipedia's article: Prometheus
