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Epilogue

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  • Francisco Sagasti

    (Universidad del Pacífico)

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Perhaps the best illustration of the way in which different civilizations have conceived the origin of human capabilities and the ways in which knowledge confers power, is contained in various versions of the myth of a hero stealing the fire from the goods and giving it to humanity. In his survey of the myths and traditions on the origin of fire, Sir James Frazer referred to Bacon’s metaphor of “first vintage approximation” to characterize his own work, inviting others to discover the hidden meanings concealed in the vineyards of intellectual pursuits. His comprehensive study listed dozens of myths on the origin of fire, found all over the world since ancient times, showing that they exhibit similar patterns (Frazer, 1930, pp. 2, 201). The theme of theft of fire is a recurrent one in ancient mythologies, although not in all cases was it stolen from the gods.

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  • Francisco Sagasti, 2026. "Epilogue," Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management,, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:innchp:978-3-032-20668-8_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-20668-8_12
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