"THE ROLE OF MYTHOLOGY IN THE TRAGEDY "PROMETHEUS BOUND"

Greek mythology is a vast spiritual treasure that has served as the foundation of world literature. Aeschylus's tragedy "Prometheus Bound" is recognized as one of the highest examples of this rich mythological heritage. Although the work is based on the legend of Prometheus, which had long existed in ancient Greek folklore, the dramatist does not merely retell it—he fundamentally reworks the mythological material, imbuing it with deep philosophical and socio-political meaning. This article examines the transition of the image of Prometheus from his initial depiction in Hesiod to the new interpretation in Aeschylus, the intrinsic connection between myth and the tragic genre, as well as the artistic and philosophical function of the mythological symbols within the work.