This relates back to the readings where Persephone is to spend the harvesting months with her mother and the dead months of winder with Hades. I find it interesting that while her talents are in harvesting, she somehow finds happiness in the end from being the Queen of the Undead. I'm very curious as to how such contradicting things was possible.

wow they mentioned how beautiful Demeter's hair is like over 3 times in a few short paragraphs so I'm very intrigued and interested

I think this part kind of contradicts the traditional views that men were supposed to have back then like protecting women as they were considered their property. But all the while reinforcing the strength of patriarchy and how men had so much power to do as they please with women's lives. I also find the incest taboo disgusting how an uncle takes interest in his niece in that way.

That is such a long time to hold a grudge, I'm intrigued at how a leader like Zeus can be so powerful in ruling all the while being so irrational and unfair doesn't get him into trouble faster. I guess in this passage Prometheus knows something about the future and knowing Zeus will listen, he doesn't want to revel it. This is nothing how Zeus has been portrayed in movies and stories (as a good and just leader), I feel like I'm seeing Zeus through a whole other light.

I think this relates back to how Prometheus is a "fire bringer" because through his actions, the crafts and arts that will be produced and civilization as a whole is from Prometheus.

I find it very interesting that there are many who see Zeus as a harsh and somewhat unreasonable ruler but no one dares to challenge him except for Prometheus. This really portrays is political prisoner stance on the whole thing.

I think Prometheus (forethought) saw this happening in the future and that is why he told his brother not to accept any gift from Zeus. I wonder if he knew his brother would forget, and knowing everything that is going to happen, why did Prometheus do this? I also wonder if Zeus would be angered if Epimetheus rejected his gift.

I think Zeus is showing his true colours here as a selfish leader because he's more angered by the fact that Prometheus tried to deceive his thinking. Rather than seeing Prometheus righteous reasons.

I think this is an obvious example of Prometheus acting as a trickster and political prisoner. Because he dares to challenge Zeus by deceiving him in order to improve the survival chance of humanity. I think this part really highlights Zeus as an unjust and selfish leader because the lecture mentioned that Zeus didn't punish Hermes for stealing Apollos carriage. But somehow Prometheus actions (which are more righteous) is seen more unlawful. I think this is because Zeus is angry that Prometheus tried to deceive him whereas in the case of Hermes, it was Apollo's disadvantage and problem.

This relates back to the theme that women are always expected to look young, beautiful and virginal. But I'm reminded that if it's through artificial means like clothing, makeup, and jewelry then women are being deceptive. The expectations are so contradicting because if they don't use artificial means then their not hiding their vain mind.

This part is a locus classicus (classic example) of the misogyny in greek mythology. That women were evil, vain and deceitful and only created for the use of reproduction. Which also relates back to the lecture on man's dilemma of marrying a woman to hopefully birth a son but never be able to escape the evilness. Or not to marry them but never have the chance to bear a son.