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Prometheus (other)
Prometheus is a figure in Greek mythology. Prometheus may also refer to: Astronomy and spaceflight * Prometheus (moon), a moon of Saturn * Prometheus (volcano), a volcano on Io * 1809 Prometheus, an asteroid * Prometheus (rocket engine), a reusable rocket engine under development by the European Space Agency * Prometheus (spacecraft), a proposed spacecraft by Orbital Sciences Corporation * Project Prometheus, NASA's nuclear propulsion program Film and television * ''Prometheus'', a 1965 film by Vlado Kristl * ''Prometheus'' (1998 film), a film-poem by Tony Harrison * ''Prometheus'' (2012 film), an alien science fiction film by Ridley Scott featuring the fictional starship USCSS ''Prometheus'' * '' Prometheus: War of Fire'', a 2019 South Korean television series featuring Ki Hong Lee * ''Prometheus'' (''Stargate''), a fictional spacecraft from the ''Stargate'' franchise * ''Prometheus'', a fictional experimental aircraft in '' The Sound Barrier'' * USS ''Prometheus'', a fic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus
In Greek mythology, Prometheus (; , , possibly meaning "forethought")Smith"Prometheus". is a Titan god of fire. Prometheus is best known for defying the gods by stealing fire from them and giving it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge, and more generally, civilization. In some versions of the myth, he is also credited with the creation of humanity from clay. Prometheus is known for his intelligence and for being a champion of humankind, and is also generally seen as the author of the human arts and sciences. He is sometimes presented as the father of Deucalion, the hero of the flood story. The punishment of Prometheus as a consequence of the theft of fire and giving it to humans is a popular subject of both ancient and modern culture. Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, sentenced Prometheus to eternal torment for his transgression. Prometheus was bound to a rock, and an eagle—the emblem of Zeus—was sent to eat his liver (in ancient Greece, the liver was thoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1899 (TV Series)
''1899'' is a multilingual German period mystery-science fiction television series created by Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar. It premiered on Netflix in November 2022 and received generally favourable reviews. The series was cancelled in January 2023. Premise Set in 1899, the series follows a group of European emigrants travelling from Southampton, UK on a steamship named ''Kerberos'' to start new lives in New York City, US. Cast and characters Main * Emily Beecham as Maura Henriette Franklin/Singleton, a neurologist and one of the first female doctors in the UK, travelling alone to America * Aneurin Barnard as Daniel Solace, a mysterious man who boards the ''Kerberos''. * Andreas Pietschmann as Eyk Larsen, the ship's weather-beaten captain * Miguel Bernardeau as Ángel, a wealthy Spaniard traveling with Ramiro * José Pimentão as Ramiro, a faux Portuguese priest traveling with Ángel * Isabella Wei as Ling Yi, a mysterious young woman from Hong Kong, traveling with Yuk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Kibble Hervey
Thomas Kibble Hervey (4 February 1799 – 27 February 1859) was a Scottish-born poet and critic. He rose to be the Editor of the ''Athenaeum'', a leading British literary magazine in the 19th century. Youth Thomas Kibble Hervey was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and brought up in Manchester, England, from 1802 or 1803, where he was educated at Manchester Grammar School. He entered Caius College, Cambridge in 1822, but migrated to Trinity College the following year. He was articled to a firm of Manchester solicitors and studied for the bar, but was not called. Literary work While at Cambridge he began a lengthy career as a leading contributor to the ''Athenaeum'' in 1828, and published ''Australia, a Poem'' (1824) and ''Prometheus'' (1832). He later edited ''Friendship's Offering'' (1826–1827) and ''The Amaranth'' (1839), contributed to annuals, and edited the ''Athenaeum'' (23 May 1846 – December 1853). His other works included ''The Poetical Sketch Book'' (1829), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), known simply as Lord Byron, was an English romantic poet and peer. He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, and has been regarded as among the greatest of English poets. Among his best-known works are the lengthy narratives ''Don Juan'' and ''Childe Harold's Pilgrimage''; many of his shorter lyrics in ''Hebrew Melodies'' also became popular. Byron was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, later traveling extensively across Europe to places such as Italy, where he lived for seven years in Venice, Ravenna, and Pisa after he was forced to flee England due to lynching threats. During his stay in Italy, he frequently visited his friend and fellow poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Later in life Byron joined the Greek War of Independence fighting the Ottoman Empire and died leading a campaign during that war, for which Greeks revere him as a folk hero. He died in 1824 at the age of 36 from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus Award
The Prometheus Award is an award for libertarian science fiction novels given annually by the Libertarian Futurist Society. American author and activist L. Neil Smith established the award in 1979, but it was not awarded regularly until the newly founded Libertarian Futurist Society revived it in 1982. The Society created a Hall of Fame Award (for classic works of libertarian science fiction, not necessarily novels) in 1983, and also presents occasional one-off Special Awards. Multiple recipients Some authors have won the award for best novel more than once: Thrice * Cory Doctorow * Victor Koman * Ken MacLeod * L. Neil Smith Twice * Travis J I Corcoran * James P. Hogan * Neal Stephenson * Vernor Vinge * F. Paul Wilson A few authors have won the Prometheus Hall of Fame award more than once: * Poul Anderson * Robert Heinlein * George Orwell * Ayn Rand * F. Paul Wilson Process Books published in a given year are eligible (although books from the last few months of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus (Marvel Comics)
Prometheus is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first one is based on the Greek Titan of the same name while the second one is member of the Pantheon. Publication history The mythological Prometheus first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #282 and was adapted by Roger Stern and John Buscema. The Pantheon version of Prometheus first appeared in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #368 and was created by Peter David. Fictional character biography Prometheus (Olympian) Prometheus is one of the Titans of Greek Mythology and the son of Iapetus. His siblings included Atlas, Menoetius, and Epimetheus. When their uncle Cronus' rule is challenged by Zeus, Prometheus and Epimetheus sided with the Olympians while Atlas and Menoetius sided with Cronus. With the help of Prometheus and Epimetheus, the Olympians defeat the Titans. Prometheus and Epimetheus take an interest in mankind and became the joint rulers in Phthia. Prometheus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus (DC Comics)
Prometheus is a name used by multiple supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Grant Morrison (writer) and Arnie Jorgensen (pencils), the most recognized version made his first appearance in ''New Year's Evil: Prometheus'' (February 1998). Commonly an adversary of the Justice League and a villainous Foil (narrative), foil personality to Batman (similar to villains Killer Moth, Wrath (comics), Wrath, and Hush (character), Hush), Prometheus would serve as an enemy to superheroes including Batman, Green Arrow and Midnighter. In 2009, Prometheus was ranked as IGN's 80th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. On The CW's live-action Arrowverse TV series ''Arrow (TV series), Arrow'', the character was portrayed by Josh Segarra and voiced by Michael Dorn. Publication history Curt Calhoun debuted in ''Blue Beetle'' (vol. 6) #3 (August 1986). A new version of Prometheus debuted in ''New Year's Evil: Prometheus'' (February 1998) and returned in ''JLA (c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus (Goethe)
"Prometheus" is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in which the character of the mythic Prometheus addresses God (as Zeus) in misotheist accusation and defiance. The poem was written between 1772 and 1774 and first published in 1789 after an anonymous and unauthorised publication in 1785 by Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi. It is an important work of the Sturm und Drang movement. In early editions of the ''Collected Works'' it appeared in Volume II of Goethe's poems in a section of ' (assorted poems), shortly following the "", and the '' Harzreise im Winter''. It is immediately followed by "Ganymed", and the two poems together should be understood as a pair. Both belong to the period 1770–1775. ''Prometheus'' (1774) was planned as a drama but not completed, but this poem draws upon it. Prometheus is the creative and rebellious spirit which, rejected by God, angrily defies him and asserts itself; Ganymede is the boyish self which is adored and seduced by God. One is the lone defian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prometheus (short Story)
"Prometheus" (German: "Prometheus") is a short story by Franz Kafka written between 1917 and 1923, likely in 1918. The story presents four versions of the myth of Prometheus, concerning his fate after he was chained to a cliff for betraying the secrets of the gods to men. It was not published in Kafka's lifetime, first appearing in ''Beim Bau der Chinesischen Mauer'' (1931). The first English translation by Willa and Edwin Muir was published by Martin Secker in London in 1933. It appeared in '' The Great Wall of China. Stories and Reflections'' (New York City: Schocken Books, 1946).''The Great Wall of China: Stories and Reflections''. Franz Kafka - 1946 - Schocken Books References * Kafka, Franz. '' The Complete Stories''. New York City: Schocken Books Schocken Books is a book publishing imprint of Penguin Random House that specializes in Jewish literary works. Originally established in 1931 by Salman Schocken as Schocken Verlag in Berlin, the company later moved to Palestin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starsiege
''Starsiege'' is a mecha-style vehicle simulation game developed by Dynamix and released in 1999. ''Starsiege'' is set in the Metaltech/ Earthsiege universe, which contains its predecessors '' Earthsiege'' (1994), '' Battledrome'' (1994), and ''Earthsiege 2'' (1996). This universe also includes action game '' Hunter Hunted'' (1996), strategy games '' Mission Force: Cyberstorm'' (1996) and '' Cyberstorm 2: Corporate Wars'' (1998). It also includes the sequels '' Starsiege: Tribes'' (actually released before ''Starsiege'') and all subsequent ''Tribes'' titles. In 2015, this game and the rest of the ''Metaltech/Tribes'' series were released as freeware by Hi-Rez Studios, but Battledrome and the Cyberstorm series were not. Plot ''Starsiege'' takes place in the 29th century, portraying the conflict between humanity and the artificially intelligent Cybrid war machines. Played out in various locations throughout the solar system, the story examines both civil unrest in the colonies an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Future Perfect '' (Magne F. album)
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The future perfect is a grammatical construction. Future perfect can also refer to: * ''Future Perfect'' (Autolux album) (2004) * ''Future Perfect'' (Loadstar album) (2013) * ''Future Perfect'' (video game), in development * ''Future Perfect'' (book), by Steven Johnson (2012) * ''Futureperfect'', a 2002 album by VNV Nation * ''TimeSplitters Future Perfect'', a 2005 video game developed by Free Radical Design * '' Future Perfect'', a ''Vox'' column launched in 2018 to cover topics from an effective altruism perspective See also * Future tense * Perfect (grammar) * ''Past Perfect Future Tense ''Past Perfect Future Tense'' is the first solo album of Norwegian band a-ha's Magne Furuholmen as Magne F. Coldplay members, Will Champion and Guy Berryman collaborated on this project as well as Travis member, Andy Dunlop. The album was reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mega Man ZX
''Mega Man ZX'' is an action platform game developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom for Nintendo DS. It was released on July 6, 2006 in Japan, September 12, 2006 in North America, June 20, 2007 in Australia, and June 22, 2007 in Europe. Part of the ''Mega Man'' franchise, ''ZX'' is set two hundred years after the events of the ''Mega Man Zero'' series, and revolves around the efforts of the protagonist to recover powerful ancient artifacts called "Biometals" from the Pseudoroids, evil robots made to harness their power. The game introduces a new open-ended gameplay environment and the ability to select the protagonist's gender, a first in the series. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its gameplay and level design, but were divided about its high difficulty level. A sequel, ''Mega Man ZX Advent'', was released the following year, in 2007. The game was later re-released in February 2020 as part of the ''Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection'' for P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
