Mad scientist dangerous or questionable, which can make them accidental villains. The prototypical fictional mad scientist was Victor Frankenstein, creator of his eponymous monster, who made his first appearance in 1818, in the novel "Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley. Though the novel's title character, Victor Frankenstein, is a sympathetic character, the critical element of conducting experiments that cross "boundaries that ought not to be crossed", heedless of the consequences, is present in Shelley's novel. Frankenstein was trained as both an alchemist and a modern scientist, which makes him the bridge between two eras of an evolving archetype. The book
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