Mythology References in Battlestar Prometheus

A page for mythology references in the fanfiction Battlestar Prometheus.

Greco-Roman
Likely to be the most frequently referenced mythology.

Prometheus

 * Probably the most obvious is the titular vessel of the series, named for the Titan in Greek Mythology.
 * The first chapter is named "Firebringer," a reference to the myth of Prometheus bringing fire to humanity.
 * During her speech at the decomissioning ceremony, Commander Minerva compared the creation of the Cylons to the myth of Prometheus.
 * This was also a reference to Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, which is also called The Modern Prometheus.
 * Chapter 2's title Exile may also be a reference to Prometheus' banishment from Olympus.

Pandora

 * One of the original 12 Battlestars that fought in the first Cylon war was the Battlestar Pandora.

Theseus

 * One of the original 12 Battlestars that fought in the first Cylon war was the Battlestar Theseus.

Elysium

 * The vessel shutting Secretary Charles Xavier to and from the Prometheus was the Caprica Luxury Vessel Elysium.

Athena

 * The last name of Anna Marie and Alicia Minerva is the Roman name for Athena.

Oddysseus

 * The Battlestar Ulysses is another name for Oddysseus.

Arthurian
One of the less referenced mythologies, the exact purpose unknown.

Avalon

 * The Battlestar under the command of Admiral Abernathy used to combat the Cylons during the attack on the 12 colonies was named the Avalon.

Judeo-Christian
Extent to be determined, most likely more than others because of the Cylons

Leviathan

 * From the books of Job and Isaiah, the Battlestar that Commander Minerva commanded prior to the Prometheus was named the Leviathan.

Ragnarok

 * The announced title for chapter 3 Ragnarok is a reference to the Norse final battle of good and evil at the end of time.
 * Ragnar Anchorage is also a reference to this.

Osiris

 * One of the Battlestars destroyed in the battle over Virgon along with the Avalon was the Battlestar Osiris.