Kafka Prometheus Analysis

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There are many different interpretations when its regarding a classing ancient greek myth. Greek mythology teaches and narrates the teachings of ancient gods and the heroes. The passage written by Franz Kafka is a significant passage, he questions the mythology of Prometheus. He questions the originality of the myth and questions the unexplainable truth of the myth. Kafka points out the many layers of the unexplained myth of Prometheus. In perspective, I believe the main concept of Kafka`s version “ Prometheus” is strongly based on the objective that, Greek mythology comes in many different version but has one significant scenario which Kafka only pointed out while excluding the other significant pieces that are involved with the Prometheus …show more content…

This myth narrates the relationship and conflicts between the Titans and Zeus. Prometheus, known as the Titan god of forethought is the son of Lapetus, Clymene and Oceanid. His siblings were Epimetheus, Atlas and Menoetius. Prometheus was avery well adored by the Zeus due to his intelligent and creative mind. The myth narrates how the Zeus declared to he was to become the ruler of the world and overthrow Cronos, who was the sovereign of the Titans and the ruler of the world. The Titanomachy war was a ten year war on Mount Olympus where Zeus fought against the Titans, The titans lost and as a result were captured and thrown into prison in Tartarus. The significance of this war was when one of the Titans, Prometheus sided with Zeus and helped him over throw the …show more content…

He was trying to prove that greek mythology has so many versions that in order to know what is the real story, you have to discover the realistic points to comprehend a story. I agree with him, when he says that there are so many layers to the unexplainable aspects that to know the truth the rock has to be visible to know where to begin from. Therefore in my opinion greek mythology has more than one significant story but in different

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