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This verse translation by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was published in 1851. - Summary by Alan Mapstone Cast List Prometheus: Greg Giordano Strength: Larry Wilson Hephaestus: Algy Pug Oceanus: Beeswaxcandle Io: Inkell Hermes: Alan Mapstone Chorus of Ocean Nymphs: Agnes Robert Behr Editor: Alan Mapstone<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7044504/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Drama Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a4d689a10ad57652242bf23ca713e70.jpg</url><title>Prometheus Bound</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/prometheus-bound--7044504</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:08:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Drama Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker49@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a4d689a10ad57652242bf23ca713e70.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Prometheus Bound is a Greek Tragedy usually attributed to Aeschylus. 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Its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the quest for redemption remains relevant today, inviting listeners to ponder their own values and decisions. As the characters navigate their tumultuous journeys, audiences are reminded of the enduring impact of our actions, making this audiobook a thought-provoking experience that resonates across generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74192217</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:08:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74192217/profligate_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="65888362" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Profligate" by Arthur Wing Pinero explores themes of excess, morality, and the consequences of one's choices. 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