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Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind, but he was punished for this by Zeus. He was chained to a rock where, by day, a vulture would eat his liver. However, as Prometheus was immortal, his liver would grow back overnight. This was to be his punishment for all eternity.

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Yes, there are quite a few of them.

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Who stole fire from the mount Olympus?

In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to humans. This act angered the gods because fire was considered their exclusive gift to humanity.


Who helps Prometheus create humans?

Prometheus didn't create humans he just gave them fire.


What did Prometheus do for the humans?

He created them.


How according to the myth did Zeus' and Prometheus's attitudes towards humans differ?

Prometheus helped humans (he gave them the fire of the Gods). This made Zeus cross and the then punished Prometheus for doing this in a terrible way.


What was Prometheus's attitude toward humans?

Prometheus felt sympathy for the humans and wanted to help them. He sacrificed himself to give them fire in order to help them.


Did Zeus' and Prometheus's attitudes towards humans differ?

Yes. Prometheus was generous and gave the humans fire, and Zeus did not like mortals that much.


What is the Roman name of Prometheus?

Ovid was a Roman writer that credited Prometheus of creating humans out of clay. Eventually Prometheus fell out of favor with the other gods for teaching mortals civilized activities and was punished by Zeus.


What titan gave fire to humans?

Prometheus.


Which greek titan is responsible for creating humans?

Prometheus


Greek god who gave fire to humans?

Prometheus


What is Prometheus's role?

Prometheus stole fire and gave it to humans, against the will of Zeus. Zeus then punished Prometheus with torture for eternity (an eagle eating his liver everyday).


Why might it be an insult to call someone Prometheus?

It would not be; Prometheus implies "forethought" and the helper of humans and forefather of humanity.