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Monday, December 23, 2013

Reflections on Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound

“But of wretched mortals he [Zeus] took no notice, desiring to bring the whole race to an end and create a new one in its place.”   - http://ref.ly/o/aeschpbeng/14028 

YHWH did not go this far.  He was grieved, and stated a couple times that He wanted to make a fresh start (think of the selection of Noah, or God's conversation with Moses when He was blasphemed by His people).

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But now no limit to my tribulations has been appointed until Zeus is hurled from his sovereignty. - http://ref.ly/o/aeschpbeng/39738

So is Zeus truly sovereign if Prometheus states this, or is Prometheus dilluded and blasphemous?  Or perhaps neither are gods. :)  Interesting view of  'gods'.

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Hermes and Prometheus talking:

“But ever-ageing Time teaches all things.” - http://ref.ly/o/aeschpbeng/51876

These gods are bound by time, and thus change.  They are 'becoming', not 'being', unlike our great God and Saviour.

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