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The myth of Prometheus - Iseult Gillespie

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Before the creation of humanity, the Greek gods won a great battle against a race of giants called the Titans. Most Titans were destroyed or driven to the eternal hell of Tartarus. But the Titan Prometheus, whose name means foresight, persuaded his brother Epimetheus to fight with him on the side of the Gods. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Prometheus.

Why do you think Prometheus bore his punishment without complaint? What does this tell us about his belief in human progress?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Iseult Gillespie
  • Director Léa Krawczyk
  • Animator Léa Krawczyk
  • Character Designer Léa Krawczyk
  • Storyboard Artist Léa Krawczyk
  • Sound Designer Stephen LaRosa
  • Composer Stephen LaRosa
  • Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
  • Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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