Myths of Technology and Progress

In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity.

In Greek mythology, Icarus used wings made of wax to fly, but he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted, causing him to fall to his death.

In Greek mythology, Hephaestus created a bronze robot named Talos to guard the island of Crete.

In Greek mythology, Pandora opened a jar that contained all the evils of the world.

In Greek mythology, Daedalus and Icarus built a flying machine using wax and feathers.

In the biblical myth of the Tower of Babel, the people tried to build a tower that would reach heaven.

In Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts sailed on a ship called the Argo in search of the Golden Fleece.

In Greek mythology, the Trojan Horse was a large wooden horse that was used to transport Greek soldiers into Troy.

In Greek mythology, Odysseus and his men blinded the Cyclops Polyphemus by stabbing him in the eye.

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece was a fleece that made the wearer invulnerable.

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature that lived in a labyrinth.

In Greek mythology, the Oracle of Delphi was a priestess who could predict the future.

In Greek mythology, the Trojan Horse was a large wooden horse that was used to transport Greek soldiers into Troy.

In Greek mythology, the Golden Apple was a fruit that made the eater beautiful.

In Greek mythology, the Hydra was a creature with many heads that grew back when they were cut off.