Aeschylus, (born 525/524 bc—died 456/455 bc, Gela, Sicily), the first of

classical Athens' great dramatists, who raised the emerging art of tragedy to
great heights of poetry and theatrical power.
Born: 525 BCE or 524 BCE
Died: 456 BCE or 455 BCE Gela Italy

Aeschylus (Aiskhylos) is often recognized as the father of tragedy,

and is the first of the three early Greek tragedians whose plays survive
extant (the other two being Sophocles and Euripides). In fact, by
expanding the number of characters in plays to allow for conflict among
them (previously, only a single character interacted with the Chorus) he
was arguably the founder of all serious Greek drama (although some
credit that honour to Phrynichus or the even earlier Thespis).
FAMOUS WORKS
“The Persians”
“The Suppliants”
“Seven Against Thebes”
“Agamemnon” (Part 1 of “The Oresteia” )
“The Libation Bearers” (Part 2 of “The Oresteia” )
“The Eumenides” (Part 3 of “The Oresteia”)
“Prometheus Bound”

THE PROMETHEUS BOUND

In ancient Greek mythology Prometheus was a god of fire. He was also a

trickster and a master craftsman. Prometheus was one of the Titans. The
Titans were giants who once ruled the world.
In one story Zeus, the chief god, had Prometheus and his brother
Epimetheus create the animals and people. Epimetheus made the animals
first. He gave them all the best qualities, such as strength and speed. He
also protected them with fur and feathers.

Epimetheus then realized that he had little left to give people. He asked
Prometheus for help. Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to
humans.

Zeus saw what Prometheus had done and became angry. He had
Prometheus tied to a rock. Every day an eagle ate Prometheus’ liver. Every
night he grew a new liver for the bird to eat the next day. Eventually the
hero Heracles (or Hercules) freed him.

Zeus also punished humans after Prometheus gave them fire. Zeus sent the
first woman, named Pandora, to Earth. Her curiosity is said to have
brought troubles into the world.