chained gods

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>Whether it is the Nepali worshipping the dog on Kukur Tihar or the Indian

>worshipping Ganesha throughout the year, why do we want to see our Gods in

>Chains?

 

The Greek god Prometheus, who brought fire to humans, who

had other names in other pantheons, was reputedly sentenced to spend

eternity chained to a rock with a eagle eating his liver each day,

which would grow back overnight.

 

Hercules is said to have liberated him by poaching the eagle.

 

Thus chaining gods is an ancient tradition, not limited to

animals. Releasing the chained victims is a deed of the most

god-like of mortals.

 

This is not necessarily a compliment, since the alleged

deeds of most of the gods of old would easily qualify them for

longtime employment on chain gangs.

 

Hercules is also remembered for having taken over the

management of the severely neglected Augean stables, effecting great

improvement in sanitation and liberating the horses.

 

 

 

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