Prometheus and Karl Kerényi: The Meaning of Myth in the Age of Technology

This article is a profound analysis of the Prometheus myth, based on the research of the eminent mythologist Karl Kerényi. The author rejects the superficial interpretation of the Titan as a patron of technocratic optimism, proposing instead to view him as a figure of ontological drama. The text explores the relationship between the gift of fire and the inevitability of human suffering and mortality, demonstrating that technological progress does not abolish the limits of our existence but rather makes them visible. In the context of contemporary times, the article addresses the themes of the Anthropocene, artificial intelligence, and the dialectic between anticipation and belated reflection. Through an analysis of the Mekone mechanism and the concept of mētis, the reader is invited to redefine their place in a cosmos not designed for human comfort. This essay explores how mythical narrative transforms raw pain into a structure of meaning that allows for survival in a world of inexorable forces.