Prometheus

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Prometheus is a Titan in Greek mythology best known for creating humanity and stealing fire from the gods to give to humans, an act for which he was severely punished by Zeus.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Titan
culture hero
figure in Greek mythology
action stole fire back for humans
appearsIn Prometheus Bound
Theogony by Hesiod
Works and Days by Hesiod
associatedWith fire
forethought
origin of sacrifice rituals
the creation of humans from clay
children Deucalion
consequence Zeus withheld fire from humans
culture Ancient Greek
enemyOf Zeus
etymology name often interpreted as meaning forethought
freedBy Heracles
hasProphecyAbout future overthrow of Zeus
immortality yes
knownFor being punished by Zeus
creating humanity
defying Zeus
dividing an ox into portions to deceive Zeus
giving fire to humans
stealing fire from the gods
locationOfPunishment Caucasus Mountains
memberOf Titans
mythology Greek mythology
opponent Zeus
parents Clymene
Iapetus
punishedBy Zeus
punishment being chained to a rock
having his liver eaten daily by an eagle
rescuedBy Heracles
role benefactor of humanity
creator of mankind
trickster figure
siblings Atlas
Epimetheus
Menoetius
spouseOrPartner Hesione
symbolism human striving
intellectual daring
the quest for scientific knowledge
tormentor eagle of Zeus
tricked Zeus at Mecone
worshippedIn Ancient Greece


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