Frankenstein's monster Frankenstein's monster Frankenstein's monster, often referred to as "Frankenstein", is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus". Shelley's title thus compares the monster's creator, Victor Frankenstein, to the mythological character Prometheus, who fashioned humans out of clay and gave them fire. In Shelley's Gothic story, Victor Frankenstein builds the creature in his laboratory through an ambiguous method consisting of chemistry and alchemy. Shelley describes the monster as , hideously ugly, but sensitive and emotional. The monster attempts to fit into human society but is shunned, which leads him to seek revenge
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise is the fourth and final studio album by Norwegian black metal band Emperor. It was released on 21 October 2001, through Candlelight Records. "Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise" differs from Emperor's previous recordings with a focus on a more progressive style. The album was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy Award for Best Metal album in 2001. "Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise" failed to chart in North America and Europe. A music video was made for the song "Empty" and released on 8