In Greek mythology, Prometheus (/ p r ə ˈ m iː θ i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, [promɛːtʰéu̯s], possibly meaning "forethought") [1] is a god of fire. [2] Prometheus is best known for defying the Olympian gods by taking fire from them and giving it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge and, more generally ...

2025年2月3日 · In Greek mythology, Prometheus is one of the Titans, the supreme trickster, and a god of fire. In common belief, he developed into a master craftsman, and in this connection, he was associated with fire and the creation of mortals.

2013年4月20日 · Prometheus first appears in Greek art in a 7th century BCE ivory from Sparta and on Greek pottery from c. 600 BCE, usually being punished. The myth of Prometheus and his terrible punishment by Zeus was the theme of tragic poet Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound.

Prometheus was the famous Titan god of fire. His name is thought to mean “forethought’. He is credited with molding mankind out of mud and clay. Unfortunately, his desire to improve the lives of his creations, resulted in constant conflict with Zeus.

Prometheus was the ancient Greek Titan-god of forethought and crafty counsel who was given the task of moulding mankind out of clay. His attempts to better the lives of his creation brought him into conflict with Zeus.

Prometheus was the son of the Titan Iapetus and the Oceanid Clymene. Even though a Titan himself, together with his brother Epimetheus, he sided with Zeus during the Titanomachy. However, after helping Zeus to achieve victory in the war, he started a quarrel with him over his supposed unfair treatment of humanity.

In Greek mythology, Prometheus is the God of fire because he stole fire from Olympus and shared it with humans. The Titan is very similar to other deities who stole fire, including Indian and Native American mythology.

2019年4月7日 · Prometheus was a Greek Titan (god) of fire. He was revered and worshiped for helping the human race pursue spectacular scientific endeavors and arts.

2025年2月7日 · In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, the figure of Prometheus stands out as a beacon of defiance, intelligence, and sacrifice. Known primarily as the Titan who dared to steal fire from the gods and give it to humanity, Prometheus’s story encapsulates the themes of rebellion and the human quest for knowledge.

2023年3月8日 · Prometheus, the son of Iapetus, was a quick-witted Greek Titan who sided with the Olympians in their war against his Titan brethren. For gifting fire to humanity, he was sentenced to eternal torment by Zeus, but was eventually saved by the hero Heracles.