Prometheus Bound

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This collection showcases the struggles of iconic figures from Greek mythology and history, including Prometheus, the daughters of Danaus, and rival brothers. It features four tragedies—The Suppliants, The Persians, Seven Against Thebes, and Prometheus Bound—exploring themes of forced marriages, defeat, and familial curses. Aeschylus highlights the narratives of the disenfranchised, illustrating the consequences of advocacy and the heavy toll of downfall, offering a poignant counter-narrative to the tales of victors.