Content Disclaimer: Today’s discussion contains themes of violence, murder, death, and sexual assault.
Meet Prometheus, the people’s Titan! Who is Prometheus? Why is he narrating Kaos? And why the heck does Zeus have him chained to that rock?? Today's episode explores Prometheus, his friends and symbols, and how his character changes through the Ancient and modern retellings of his story.
Special guest Kiese Hill joins Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate as they tell the story of Prometheus, the fiery Titan who serves as the narrator on Kaos.
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References:
Emily Wilson- Classicist who authored new translations of Homer’s Iliad, Odyssey, and more!
KaBlam!! - Nickelodeon variety show that ran from 1996-2000 featuring the sketch “Prometheus and Bob”
Learn more about the stories of Pandora and Eve with Randall, Kiese, and Deb Crossland on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.
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