Prometheus

From Olympus,
thou hast stolen fire ~
    from Zeus' feet
        to mankind's hand --

did ye not knoweth
thy gods would seek retribution?

Now man is stronger
    than Hercules

        ...as gods parish.

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Prometheus
30 Words

A contest entry

Quickie 11-30 by Cerulean Sunrise. 575 points, ended March 3, 8 entries
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maralisa
March 4

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a wonderful take on the promt so full of depth throughout good luck in the contestmaralisa
Soft-Rain
March 4
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Very clever!
In Too Deep1
March 3

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WOnderful and knowledge giving take on the prompt. A most enjoyable read, and best wishes in the comp
Cerulean Sunrise
March 3
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Hercules set him free.

Lovely take.