Gods and Robots. Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology

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the marvels wrought by these two divinities eclipse those of Daedalus.
Their artifices are still more splendidly “alive” and some even possess
“intelligence.” Yet both Prometheus and Hephaestus were envisioned
using the very same tools, methods, and technologies that the mortal
Daedalus wielded in his earthly workshop.

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