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  1. Prometheus - Wikipedia

    • Theogony. Prometheus depicted in a sculpture by Nicolas-Sébastien Adam, 1762 (Louvre) The first recorded account of the Prometheus myth appeared in the late 8th-century BC Greek epic poet Hesiod 's Theogony (507–616). Meer weergeven

    Overview

    In Greek mythology, Prometheus is one of the Titans and a god of fire. Prometheus is best known for defying the … Meer weergeven

    Etymology

    The etymology of the theonym prometheus is debated. The usual view is that it signifies "forethought", as that of his brother Epimetheus denotes "afterthought". Hesychius of Alexandria gives Prometheus the v… Meer weergeven

    Myths and legends

    The oldest record of Prometheus is in Hesiod, but stories of theft of fire by a trickster figure are widespread around the world. Some other aspects of the story resemble the Sumerian myth of Enki (or Ea in lat… Meer weergeven

     
  1. 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. His intellectual side was emphasized by the apparent meaning of his name, Forethinker.
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    In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan, culture hero and trickster figure who is credited with creating man from clay, and who defies the gods by stealing fire and giving it to mankind, an act that enabled progress and civilization.
    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.
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  3. Prometheus (mythologie) - Wikipedia

     
  4. Prometheus | God, Description, Meaning, & Myth | Britannica

  5. Prometheus - World History Encyclopedia

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    WEBVolgens de Griekse mythologie stal Prometheus het vuur van de goden en hij schonk het aan de mensheid. Hiermee gaf hij de mensheid een geschenk van onschatbare waarde. De loop van de menselijke geschiedenis werd …

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  11. Prometheus — The Fire-Bringer in Greek Mythology - ThoughtCo